On this week's episode, our host Raphael Akinsipe chatted with Alex Taira, ASCA's Regulatory Policy and Research Manager about what ASCs can likely expect in 2023 when it comes to the No Surprises Act. In our news recap, we'll cover the Great Resignation, the smartest moves made in 2022, and the disparity in the number of Latino doctors and surgeons.

Articles Mentioned:

How To Ensure Your Nurses Stick Around Through The Great Resignation

The smartest move 3 ASC leaders made in 2022

There's a big disparity in the number of Latino doctors and surgeons

California Hospital Tech Brightens Kids' Casts with Amazing Artwork

Resources Mentioned:

ASCA - General Information

CMS - General Information

CMS - Consent Form for balance billing protections

CMS - Model disclosure notice

IDR Process for Providers and Payers

IDR Process for Providers and Patients

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For our first episode, we sat down with Austin Cheng, CEO of Gramercy Surgery Center, to chat about how ASCs can help lower the cost of healthcare. In our news recap, we’ll cover the fastest growing ASC specialty, healthcare worker strikes, and the average hourly pay for RNs per state.

Articles Mentioned:

Why cardiology is ASCs' next big thing

Strikes among healthcare workers in 2022

Hourly nurses pay for all 50 states

Parents of baby who spent 6 months in NICU ask his nurse to become his godmother

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Welcome to this Week in Surgery Centers! Every week, our hosts will recap the latest news impacting ASCs and share an interesting conversation we had with our featured guest. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode. Brought to you by HST Pathways.