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MEETINGS / EVENTS

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October 13 - 17 2012, 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

ANESTHESIOLOGY 2012

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FDA MEDWATCH ALERTS

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May 16, 2012

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Recall

Summary:

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Recall

April 18, 2012

Morphine Sulfate Injection USP, 4 mg/mL (C-II), 1 mL fill in 2.5 mL Carpuject by Hospira, Inc: Recall - May Contain More Than Intended Fill Volume

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Customer report of two Carpujects syringes containing more than the 1 mL labeled fill volume. Opioid pain medications such as morphine have life-threatening consequences if overdosed. Those consequences can include respiratory depression (slowed breathing or suspension of breathing), and low blood pressure.

March 05, 2012

Cardiac Science Powerheart, CardioVive, CardioLife; GE Responder and Responder Pro; and Nihon-Kohden Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs): Class I Recall - Defective Component

Summary: FDA notified healthcare professionals and medical care organizations of the Class 1 recall of the listed AEDs which contain a component that may fail unexpectedly due to a defect. If the component were to fail during a rescue attempt, the AED may not deliver defibrillation therapy, causing serious adverse health consequences, including death. The unit’s self test may not detect the failure or impending failure of the component.

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ASA FEATURED PRODUCT

Anesthesiology Continuing Education (ACE) Program

SKU: 30702-12CE

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ACO Rulemaking Process

ASA attempts to provide members with the most up to date information regarding the rulemaking process on ACOs. 

Current Rulemaking Status: On October 20, 2011, CMS issued the final regulation on ACOs.  ASA is currently analyzing the final regulation and will provide additional information on ACOs in the coming weeks.   

Key Documents:

Final Regulation

Final ACO Regulation Issued by CMS (696 pages)

CMS Comparison of Final Regulation to Proposed Regulation

Medicare Program; Final Waivers in Connection with the Shared Savings Program

Federal Trade Commission Final Statement of Antitrust Policy Enforcement on ACOs

Proposed Regulation

    CMS Proposed Rule on Accountable Care Organizations (429 pages)

    Federal Trade Commission Proposed Statement on ACO Enforcement

    Internal Revenue Service on Need for Guidance  on Participation by Tax-exempt Organizations in ACO Program 

    CMS Issued Fact Sheet Summary of Proposed Rule    

    CMS Issued Fact Sheet for Providers  

    CMS Issued Fact Sheet on Quality

    CMS Issued Fact Sheet on Legal Issues