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Siouxland Surgery Center Becomes "Preferred Provider" for Physician-Insurer Network

Siouxland Surgery Center in Dakota Dunes, S.D., has joined the network of providers that are "preferred providers" for a partnership between Coventry Health Care and Siouxland Medical Doctors, according to a Sioux City Journal report.

5 Tips for Stretching ASC Staff During the Holiday Season

Keeping an ambulatory surgery center running smoothly during the holiday season is a challenge for most facility managers.

Outlook on the Future of Ambulatory Surgery Centers: Now to 2014

At the 20th Annual Surgery Centers Conference on Oct. 25, industry experts shared insight on the current ASC industry and predictions for 2014.

ASC Owners & Operators: 4 Things to Know About Large Employer Health Benefits (Even if You Think You're Not a Large Employer)

Ambulatory surgery centers may be classified as applicable large employers based on their ownership structures, and the upcoming requirements for offering health insurance coverage to full time employees will impact many ASCs regardless.

Staff Engagement in EHR Implementation: 3 Key Points to Focus On

Engaging staff in the electronic health record implementation process is an important aspect of ensuring a successful implementation, according to a whitepaper released by SourceMedical, a provider of therapy software and ambulatory surgery center software solutions and billing services.

6 Tips for Writing "Letters of Intent" When Recruiting Physicians

In a KevinMD blog post, Bo Claypool, a physician recruiter and managing partner at Monroe & Weisbrod, discusses six tips for writing a "letter of intent," which is an effective tool for physician recruitment, according to Mr. Claypool.

Why Physicians Should Use Social Media: 5 Reasons

In his blog, The Digital Health Corner, David Lee Scher, MD, founder and director at DLS Healthcare Consulting, discusses five reasons he thinks physicians should be active on social media platforms.

Defeat Time & Materials Waste in Surgery Centers: Q&A With Elizabeth Toony

Elizabeth Toony, BSN, RN, CASC, offers solutions to the top areas of time and material waste in ambulatory surgery centers.

4 OSHA Requirements For Employee Safety With Regard to Radiology

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has certain precautions it requires practices to take with regard to employee safety with regard to radiology, and failing to follow these precautions could result in OSHA penalties, according to an email news release…

3 Strategies to Prevent Patient "No-Shows"

There are several strategies physician practices from around the country are using to combat patients who schedule an appointment and don't show up, according to a Medscape News report.