NJ Surgery Center Hosting Information Session on Proposed PIP Regulations

Journal Square Surgical Center in Jersey City, N.J., is hosting an information session to discuss sweeping new personal injury protection regulations proposed by the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance.

The proposed regulations would include PIP hospital outpatient department and physician office-based procedures for the first time on a fee schedule that includes ambulatory surgery centers, called the OSF. This proposed fee schedule would utilize the CMS 2011 ASC fee schedule in its entirety, introducing thousands of codes not on the current ASC only fee schedule.

It would not, however, place any fee schedule restrictions on PIP inpatient hospital procedures, save for trauma, and therein lies the problem, according Jeffrey Shanton, chair, Advocacy & Legislative Affairs Committee, for the New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers and director of business management at Journal Square Surgical Center.

"It is important for everyone, be they lawyers, physicians or ASC owners, to understand what is going on and the potential impact these regulations may have on their business," Mr. Shanton says. "With this in mind, Journal Square Surgical Center has decided to hold an informative meeting and discussion. Hopefully this will allow everyone to understand exactly what is going on in, and assist them in devising strategies for their own practices."

The meeting will take place Oct. 13 at 6:00 EDT at the Jersey City ASC, which is located on the fifth floor of 550 Newark Ave.

It will be hosted by Mr. Shanton and feature guest speakers James Cinberg, MD, an expert in balance disorders, and N.J. Assemblyman Jason O'Donnell.

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JSSC receives accreditation from the AAAHC

Journal Square Surgical Center has achieved accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association). Accreditation distinguishes this surgical center from many otheroutpatient surgical facilities by providing a safe work environment and the highest quality of care to its patients. Status as an accredited organization means Journal Square Surgical Center has met nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care, set by the Accreditation Association. Almost 5,000 ambulatory health care organizations across the United States are accredited by AAAHC. Not all ambulatory health care organizations seek accreditation; not all undergoing the on-site survey are granted accreditation.

“We believe our patients deserve the best,” stated Jaimee Martocci, JSSC’s Vice President of Business Development. “When you see our certificate of accreditation, you will know that the AAAHC, an independent, not-for-profit organization, has closely examined our facility and procedures. It means that we as an organization care enough about our patients to strive for the highest care possible.”

Ambulatory health care organizations seeking accreditation by the AAAHC undergo an extensive self-assessment and on-site survey by the Accreditation Association’s expert surveyors –volunteer physicians, nurses, and administrators who are actively involved in ambulatory healthcare. The survey is consultative and educational, presenting best practices to help and organization improve its care and services. “Going through the process challenged us to find better ways to serve our patients, and it is a constant reminder that our responsibility is to our patients and the quality of care we provide,” said Martocci.

AAAHC accreditation is specifically for organizations that provide diagnostic or medical care on an outpatient basis- where an overnight stay would not be required. Among the types of ambulatory health care organizations that can seek AAAHC are ambulatory and office-based surgery centers, single and multi-specialty group practices, college health centers, dental group practices, community health centers, occupational health centers, and managed care organizations.

Located in the heart of Hudson County, NJ, just 10 minutes from downtown Manhattan, Journal Square Surgical Center offers the ultimate in convenience and quality to doctors and patients in the NY/NJ metro area. A leading edge ambulatory surgery facility, JSSC is dedicated to providing same-day surgery with the highest quality of patient care, while affording doctors the time and facilities they need to keep their patients—and practices—first.

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association), founded in 1979, is the leader in ambulatory health care accreditation with almost 5,000 organizations accredited nationwide. The AAAHC accredits a variety of ambulatory healthcare organizations, including ambulatory surgery centers, office-based surgery centers, endoscopy centers, college student health centers, military health care clinics, and large medical and dental practices. The Accreditation Association serves as an advocate for the provision of high-quality health care through the development of nationally recognized standards and through its survey and accreditation programs. AAAHC accreditation is recognized as a symbol of quality by third-party payers, medical organizations, liability insurance companies, state and federal agencies and the public.