ASC News

  Designated by the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association, August is national ASC month, an opportunity for ASCs to raise awareness of their facilities and the services they offer.

Police arrested a man who allegedly threatened to "shoot up" Southeastern Health Park in Lumberton, N.C., on Aug. 12, after the health facility entered a lockdown, The Robesonian reports.

Engaging teams is a challenge across industries, but ASC administrators that practice transparency and open communication can build a strong culture of respect and patient care.

Poisoning is the No. 1 cause of injury in the U.S., according to the CDC's Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System.

MedHQ will host the Heart of Business Conference, an event that focuses on wellness for individuals in their personal and professional lives.

One of the most important facets of ambulatory surgery center (ASC) revenue cycle management is securing accurate and timely reimbursement from third-party payers.

Surgeons are the best-compensated professionals in 15 U.S. states, according to a GOBankingRates compilation.

Here are five of the most-read articles on Becker's ASC Review this week:

Earlier this year, Becker's ASC Review asked six ASC administrators to share how they build and maintain a positive culture at their facilities.

Tenet Healthcare Corp. donated $100,000 to support shooting victims and their families in El Paso, Texas, where a gunman killed 22 people and injured more than two dozen at a Walmart on Aug. 3, as reported by ABC News.