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During the next few weeks, Lt. Col. Bruce Bright, USMC (Ret), president and CEO of The Bright Group, will offer his thoughts in a series of short articles on "Peak Performance" for you and your organization. The objective of these…

A few months ago, we published a column entitled, "Understanding Financials: Your Income Statement." To re-read that e-column, click here. The balance sheet is another of the financial statements which we as investors, managers, operators, and employees should all understand.…

Linda K. Peterson, MBA, CEO of Executive Solutions for Healthcare, discusses why ASCs should consider the benefits of forming a relationship with a competing ASC. Linda Peterson: In any area in the country, you can be fierce but friendly competitors. …

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Staffing costs consume a large portion of an ASC's budget, so decisions concerning raising salaries need to be taken seriously if you want to keep your employees happy and stay financially stable. Three ASC administrators share three things you should…

Managed care contracting is often overlooked and is critical to the financial well being of your center. Here are four basic rules that you should know when negotiating with carriers.

Mary Igo, RN, CEO of Minneapolis-based Minnesota Gastroenterology, a physician practice that owns and operates six outpatient clinics and endoscopy centers, shares three steps she takes to better prepare for contract negotiations with payors.

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