When it comes to running a successful orthopedic practice or healthcare organization, patient care and satisfaction are two factors that are essential. Other focuses include keeping costs low and quality high. However, many surgeons and their business managers may not…
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An uncertain economy and an ongoing debate about healthcare reform present some challenges for developing new ASCs. Rob McCarville, principal for Medical Consulting Group, discusses some of these challenges.
This article highlights 47 concepts each ASC owner and operator should consider. It provides insight into general management issues, specialty issues, regulatory issues and several other issues.
In today's economically challenging environment, it's imperative that your facility is billing and collecting the maximum reimbursement possible (while still remaining compliant). While there are no miracles to increase your bottom line, there are plenty of practical and inventive measures…
In Aug. 2008, Joseph Zasa, co-founder and managing partner of Woodrum/Ambulatory Systems Development, arrived at the Surgical Center for Excellence in Panama City, Fla. Like many centers, the Surgical Center for Excellence was facing some difficult challenges. It was losing…
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This article summarizes several issues that are critical to establishing an ASC. The article focuses on business and planning issues and does not focus on legal and regulatory issues for ASCs. In addition, industry experts offer their advice on some…
In this case study, a health system collaborated with an existing ASC and its physicians through resyndication. Learn how the health system, with market assessment, strategic planning, feasibility analysis and financial planning expertise from Health Inventures, was able to make…
In this joint-venture case study, a hospital joined with physicians to take a two-OR hospital outpatient department and create a multispecialty, four-OR/one-procedure-room, freestanding ASC. With the help of Health Inventures in several areas, the Omaha, Neb., project was able to…
While what you are about to read may seem unbelievable, this is a true story. And it may be one of the best illustrations of how following fundamental business principles is critical to effectively operating an ASC and of…
The merger of two centers with each other has not been a traditional strategy for surgery center growth over the past 10 years. Traditionally, merging two centers, absent certain motives such as redeeming certain physicians, has been viewed more as…