“Are Surprises Ahead for Legislation to Curb Surprise Bills?”- A Guide “Surprise medical bills — those unexpected and often pricey bills patients face when they get care from a doctor or hospital that isn’t in their insurance network — are the health care problem du jour in Washington, with congressional lawmakers from both sides of […]
“The Baby who was ‘Repaired’ in the Womb” “During the four-hour surgery, doctors cut an opening in the womb and then closed the baby’s gap in the spine. The procedure is risky and can cause premature labour. Amanda, a post-graduate philosophy student at St Andrews University, said: “My placenta was in the front. “So they […]
The Leapfrog Group Prepares to Launch Nationwide Survey “Starting April 1, all licensed ASCs in the U.S. will be able to submit patient safety and quality information via Leapfrog’s annual national Survey. In 2019, data collected by Leapfrog from ASCs, and similar information collected from hospitals regarding the safety and quality of outpatient procedures, will […]
Gluten-free Diet Not Healthy for Everyone “Despite the fact that a gluten-free diet is primarily indicated for those with celiac disease and non-gluten celiac sensitivity, the diet has increased in popularity, even among those who are not allergic to gluten. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, gluten-free alternatives to traditional foods accounted for […]
February healthcare news update: Major drugmakers push back in U.S. price debate READ With a backlash brewing over the price of medicines in the United States, drugmakers are pushing back with a new message: Most people don’t pay retail California’s four largest health plans could owe state $10 billion in back taxes READ California’s four largest health […]
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What is an ASC? An Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) is a health care facility that provides same-day surgical care in an outpatient setting. Outpatient setting means that all procedures and recovery times are less than 24 hours and the patient does basic recovery at home. In other words, ASC-qualified procedures are procedures that are more intensive […]