Case Study: Optimizing Reductions in ASC Supply Costs
The reduction and control of supply costs has always been critical to a surgery center's success and profitability. The Lexington Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), part of central Kentucky's oldest and largest multi-specialty medical group, which is made up of a 200-provider, 18-facility network, continuously strives to identify ways to reduce its medical/surgical supply costs and per unit transaction costs. Click to continue »New Heartland Health CEO Brings Physician's Perspective
When Mark Laney, MD, became president and CEO of Heartland Health in St. Joseph, Mo., on Aug. 3, it was the first time in a quarter century that someone new had come into the position. However, he brings substantial experience into the job. Click to continue »Providing Quality Spine Care at a Reduced Cost: The Impact of ASC-Based Spine Surgery
There is an increasing interest in the United States to provide quality healthcare at a lower cost. As lawmakers and consumers look for ways to reduce healthcare costs while maintaining high-level patient care, they are drawn to certain providers, such as ASCs, that are well-poised for success within the Obama administration's healthcare plan. Click to continue »Statistics on Time in Convalescent Care for Spine Procedures in the ASC Setting
Here is the average time spent in convalescent care unit for a number of spine procedures performed in the ASC setting, according to a study completed by Kenneth Pettine, MD. The study analyzed data from 1,030 spine cases performed at Loveland (Colo.) Surgery Center from spring 2003 to the end of 2008. Click to continue »Statistics on Time in PACU for Spine Procedures in the ASC Setting
Here is the average time spent in the post-anesthesia care unit for a number of spine procedures performed in the ASC setting, according to a study completed by Kenneth Pettine, MD. The study analyzed data from 1,030 spine cases performed at Loveland (Colo.) Surgery Center from spring 2003 to the end of 2008. Click to continue »Statistics on Time in Operating Room for Spine Procedures in the ASC Setting
Here is the average time spent in the operating room for a number of spine procedures performed in the ASC setting, according to a study completed by Kenneth Pettine, MD. The study analyzed data from 1,030 spine cases performed at Loveland (Colo.) Surgery Center from spring 2003 to the end of 2008. Click to continue »AMA Speaks Out on Need for Physician Freedom
Officials from the American Medical Association are raising their concerns over some aspects of the current healthcare reform legislation circulating through Congress, which they say may interfere with a physician's relationship with his or her patients, according to a report in the Denver Post. Click to continue »Minnesota Surgery Center Hosts Open House
Lakewalk Surgery Center in Duluth, Minn., recently hosted an open house for state and local leaders, representatives of insurers and employers looking to reduce healthcare costs, according to a Lakewalk news release. Click to continue »MGMA Study Finds Finances, EHR Remain Top Challenges for Medical Practices
A recent study by the Medical Group Management Association, entitled "Medical practice today: What members have to say," found that finances and electronic health records are the top challenges for medical practices in 2009, according an MGMA news release. Click to continue »
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