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In the News: First ASC in Vermont Set to Open |
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Written by Staff
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Tuesday, 20 May 2008 |
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The first ASC in Vermont will open in June after three years of working to obtain a certificate of need (CON), according to the Burlington Free Press.
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7 Orthopedic Surgical Devices to Know |
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Written by Support
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Monday, 28 April 2008 |
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Oxford Partial Knee (Biomet),
Qui-Connect Arthro Sheaths (Richard Wolf Medical Instruments),
Ultra Fast-Fix Meniscal (Repair System),
560 Series High-Definition Camera System (Smith & Nephew),
Vertier Surgical Table (Stryker Orthopedics), Visum LED Surgical Light (Stryker Orthopedics),
Conserve Total Hip Implant (Wright Medical)
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In the News: Venture Will Limit Choice |
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Written by Stephanie Wasek
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Tuesday, 22 April 2008 |
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In an op-ed in the Argus Leader (Sioux Falls, S.D.), R. Blake Curd, MD, a clinical assistant professor with the University of South Dakota School of Medicine and director of Physician Hospitals of America, hits out at a proposed joint-ventured ASC between Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center in Sioux Falls. |
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Nevada Lawmakers To Push Mandatory Accreditation for ASCs Following Hepatitis Cases |
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Written by Rob Kurtz
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Thursday, 17 April 2008 |
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Several lawmakers in Nevada plan to introduce legislation
which would require ASCs to be accredited or inspected by an organization other
than the state’s Bureau of Licensure and Certification, according to published
reports.
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Four Cornerstones to Strategic Planning for ASCs: March 2008 |
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Written by Scott Becker, JD, CPA, and Nancy Temple, JD, CPA
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Wednesday, 12 March 2008 |
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This article provides insight into four different concepts to
strategically attack and manage operations in a surgery center.1 The
four cornerstones are derived from a Harvard Business Review article,
“The Four Principles of Enduring Success.” The author, Christian
Stadler, studied successful European corporations to determine why they
have consistently performed well as compared to peers in their
industry. His study identified four characteristics of the best
companies:
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Establishing an Ambulatory Surgery Center: A Primer from A to Z |
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Written by Scott Becker, JD, CPA, and Bart Walker, JD
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Wednesday, 12 March 2008 |
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This article summarizes several critical issues related to establishing an ambulatory surgery center. The article focuses on business and planning issues. An article in an issue later this year will discuss key operating agreement and legal and regulatory issues for an ASCs.
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3 Strategies for Keeping Orthopedic Device Costs Down |
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Written by Mark Davis
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Friday, 18 January 2008 |
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Quality, simplicity, ease of use and the long-term efficacy of orthopedic implants and devices are of the utmost importance when choosing what your facility will purchase.
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Establishing An Ambulatory Surgery Center - A Fifteen Issue Overview Primer |
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Written by Scott Becker
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Thursday, 17 January 2008 |
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These are several issues that need to be considered in establishing an ambulatory surgery center ("ASC"). A brief summary of several of the important issues is provided herein.
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Written by Kenneth Hancock and Catherine Kowalski
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Friday, 31 August 2007 |
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The number of ASCs continues to grow as a result of the demand by the
key participants in the industry – physicians, patients and payers. The
high levels of patient satisfaction, physician efficiency and lower
costs are all associated with this innovative model.
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