Here are 10 statistics on ASCs with more than four ORs, according to data from VMG Health's Multi-Specialty ASC Intellimarker 2010.
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Neal Maerki, administrator of Bend (Ore.) Surgery Center, says his surgery center employs a clever tactic to incent physicians to come to partnership meetings. The center holds a partnership meeting every six months, and Mr. Maerki started offering physicians $200…
Neal Maerki, RN, CASC, administrator of Bend Surgery Center, discusses his center's history and the factors that make the physician-owned facility successful.
Think about that phrase, "Becoming Engaged", as we truly do have the promise of a great new 12 months. How we react and interact with the daily steps of our lives determines our contentedness. In our life journey, we encounter…
The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association has announced that Thurs., Aug. 11, will be the 2011 National ASC Open House Day.
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Name: Northeast Surgical Care (Newington, N.H.) Opened: Aug. 2000 Annual case volume: 1,800 cases Specialties: Orthopedics, ophthalmology, pain management, ENT, general surgery, podiatry and plastic surgery Number of physician-investors/physician-users: Three physician-owners/six physician-users What makes it great: Northeast Surgical Care, a…
Ann Geier, MS, RN, CNOR, CASC is senior vice president of operations and Susan Kizirian is chief operating officer for ASCOA. Q: What is a good benchmark for waiting room times for patients after they check-in and before they…
Augusto Alinea, MD, medical director of the Ambulatory Surgery Center of Stevens Point, discusses three common physician complaints and how to approach them.
Name: Summit Ambulatory Surgical Centers — 14 ASCs throughout Central Maryland
In 1996, most providers in the West Palm Beach, Fla., area practiced in hospitals or hospital outpatient departments. When 13 physicians decided to pursue the construction of an ambulatory surgery center, community members were skeptical: it couldn't be done for…