ASC News

After South Lake Tahoe, Calif.-based Barton Health's registered nurses announced their intent to strike on Feb. 15, Zephyr Cove, Nev..-based Lake Tahoe Surgery Center had to reschedule all its procedures for the day, the Tahoe Daily Tribune reports.

Arcata, Calif.-based Mad River Community Hospital fired up to 15 employees and announced a restructuring plan after an employee said the system suffered high outpatient-related financial losses, Lost Coast Outpost reports.

Although surgeons work longer hours than most other physicians, they're among the least likely to seek professional help when experiencing burnout or depression, according to the Medscape National Physician Burnout, Depression & Suicide Report 2019.

Myra Eleby-Hankerson, RN, MSN, is administrator of Midtown Surgery Center in New York City. Here, she discusses her biggest staffing roadblocks and key thoughts to build a positive culture.

Michelle Fischer, FACHE, administrator of San Antonio-based Christus Santa Rosa Physicians Ambulatory Surgery Center-Stone Oak, discusses the big challenges and opportunities in ASC staffing.

The global ASC market is expected to reach $128.8 billion by the end of 2026, according to a MarketExpertz report.

Bellingham, Wash.-based Pacific Rim Outpatient Surgery Center Administrator Gary Richberg, RN, BSN, shared his insights on consolidation, competition and recruitment with Becker's ASC Review.

Minneapolis-based Shriners Healthcare for Children-Twin Cities is exploring a sale as the health system shifts to an outpatient-only format, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reports.

The beginning of a new year provides an opportunity to reflect back on the previous year and look forward to a year of unlimited potential. To learn about the 2018 experiences and 2019 objectives of ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) throughout…

Patrick Garman, executive administrator at Monongahela, Pa.-based Spartan Health Surgicenter, discusses the key staffing challenges and opportunities at his center.