Managing an ASC is more challenging than ever, given uncertainties about future reimbursements, a dearth of unaffiliated surgeons to recruit and increasing competition from hospitals. Several industry experts weigh in on what they believe to be the most important actions…
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As healthcare reform increases transparency and allows patients to become more savvy consumers, healthcare providers will need to be creative when it comes to attracting patients to their facilities. Essential to this process is transforming your facility's patient experience from…
Here are the top 10 surgical specialties for ASCs by the percentage of single- and multi-specialty centers that offer that specialty, according to SDI.
On May 5, ASC Communications hosted a webinar featuring Greg Zoch, partner with Kaye/Bassman International Corp., discussing ways ASCs can recruit top talent and impact players.
The average surgery center performed 3,695 cases in 2008. The total number of surgery centers in the U.S. was 5,876. Here is the breakdown, by percentage, of surgery centers by their total annual case volume, according to SDI.
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On May 3, 2010, a panel of speakers shared their thoughts on strategic planning for hospitals and ASCs in a free webinar hosted by ASC Communications and moderated by Scott Becker, JD, partner at McGuireWoods and publisher of Becker's Hospital…
Sarah Martin, regional vice president of operations of Meridian Surgical Partners, shares three character traits that ASCs should watch out for when recruiting new physicians.
Vicki Edelman, RN, BSN, is the administrator of Blue Bell (Pa.) Surgery Center, a multi-specialty surgery center that is managed by the Ambulatory Surgical Centers of America.
Whether it's experience in a supervisory role, a business or healthcare degree or computer literacy, there are certain job skills an ASC administrator must have. But assuming someone meets minimum job requirements, there are additional qualities that can take an…
The ASC Association 2009 ASC Employee Salary & Benefits Survey recorded the median base salary for an ASC administrator at $92,957. VMG Health's 2009 Intellimarker reports the median base salary at $101,348. Several factors can affect base salary and overall…