The most obvious contributor to a successful and profitable ASC is a group of surgeons with high case volume, and in order to maintain growth, recruitment is essential. When approaching a new physician, it is easy to point to the…
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Whether you base your benchmarking on data from local ASCs, national surveys or your own data history, benchmarking can give you a good idea of where you stand in comparison to your competitors, the national average and yourself. Sandy Berreth,…
Joyce K. (Deno) Thomas, senior vice president operations for Regent Surgical Health, says some ASCs experience significant problems due to physicians undermining their partners. She describes what physicians need to do to avoid this scenario. Joyce Thomas: When an ASC…
It's no surprise that ASCs across the country are struggling to keep afloat during the economic downturn. Not only have ASCs had to compensate for reduced Medicare reimbursements, but widespread layoffs and increased patient deductibles have led to decreases in…
Joyce K. (Deno) Thomas, senior vice president operations for Regent Surgical Health, explains why it is risky for physician-owners of ASCs not to take the time to learn and understand how well their ASC is performing financially.Joyce Thomas: Some physician-owners…
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Benchmarking your ASC's transfer rates and examining data that explains why patients are transferred can help lower rates and increase the number of cases that stay in your surgery center. David Kelly, administrator of Samaritan North Surgery Center in Dayton,…
Here are 10 steps you can take to help you recruit a great physician to your ASC.
Benchmarking is a key practice for ASCs to determine how they compare to market competitors and similar facilities. But according to David Kelly, administrator of Samaritan North Surgery Center in Dayton, Ohio, many ASCs make the mistake of concentrating on…
According to Sandy Berreth, administrator of Brainerd Lakes Surgical Center in Baxter, Minn., benchmarking ASC practices can be difficult when national benchmarking data is vague or irrelevant to your facility. "The problem I find with all the national benchmarks is…
Joyce K. (Deno) Thomas, senior vice president operations for Regent Surgical Health, says some ASCs will neglect the upkeep of their facility because they do not appreciate the potential damage it can cause to customer relations. She describes what ASCs…