In only a few minutes, William J. Lahners, MD, FACS, can perform a surgery that can alter the rest of a patient's life — and in some cases, he'll do it for free.
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The income statement is one of the financial statements which we as investors, managers, operators, and employees should all understand. Without a profitable business, we wouldn't be in business at all. The income statement shows us how our business is…
Larry Taylor, president and CEO of Practice Partners in Healthcare, offers 10 best practices on recruiting new physician-partners to an ASC.
Evaluation of custom packs and trays should be an ongoing process because surgeons preferences change, says Larry Taylor, president and CEO of Practice Partners in Healthcare.
While it is critical for ASCs to constantly explore growth strategies such as adding more cases and recruiting physicians, more and more ASCs are considering adding untraditional ASC specialties like spine and retina. While these may seem to fall under…
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Many older surgery centers in dire financial straits can be turned around and get a new lease on life, according to Bill Southwick, president and CEO of HealthMark Partners. Mr. Southwick offers four key questions to determine if an older…
Eastwind Surgical ASC in Westerville, Ohio, opened in 2007. It currently has one OR and a procedure room. The center hosts 10 neurosurgeons and two anesthesiologists who perform pain management. Administrative Manager Lynn S. Feldman, RN, MBA, explains two key…
Susan Kizirian, chief operating officer for ASCOA, describes the following three mistakes ASCs often make when purchasing supplies.
Buddy Bacon is CEO of Meridian Surgical Partners.Q: What are some critical mistakes you have seen ruin a de novo ASC?
Joe Zasa, managing partner of ASD Management, an operator of 26 ASCs throughout the United States, discusses three small changes ASCs can make which can lead to big financial improvements, and offers a "bonus" tip on how to motivate staff.