ASC News

Avanza Healthcare Strategies recently published a compilation of benchmarks for ambulatory surgery centers.

It is important that physicians make a connection with their older patients when communicating with them in the exam room, according to a Family Practice Management article.

The percentage of physicians participating in accountable care organizations has increased by nearly 20 percent from 2011 to 2013, according to the Medscape's 2014 Physician Compensation Report.

Diane Youd, RN, nurse manager of Bridgeport (Conn.) Hospital's SurgEase ambulatory surgery center has been honored with the hospital's 2014 Nurse Leader of the Year Award, according to a report from The Bridgeport News.

The Oregon Outpatient Surgery Center in Tigard is coordinating with orthopedic surgeon Richard Edelson, MD, to launch a free surgery program for local veterans in need of care.

Here are seven news updates for ambulatory surgery center leaders to know for May 22, 2014.

Pinnacle III, an ambulatory surgery center development and management company conducts facility reviews of clinical and business office operations. Their reviews evaluate the overall health of an ASC, ensure full reimbursement is being captured, and provide recommendations on improving performance. …

Here are four ways to successfully integrate a new hire into your business, according to a blog post by Plum, a provider of hiring solutions:

A majority of physicians over the age of 40 years have medical school debt amounting to $50,000 or less, however, the amount is higher for physicians under the age of 40 years, according to 2014 Work/Life Profiles of Today's U.S.…

MedHQ exhibited at ASCA 2014 last week in Nashville, Tenn.