ASC News

Alpharetta, Ga.-based Surgical Information Systems outlined the top ASC successes from the past year, as well as the most exciting opportunities for the future. The insights were based on interviews with Ambulatory Surgery Center Association experts.

Alaska legislators introduced two bills that would abolish the state's certificate of need program if passed, according to the Alaska Journal of Commerce.

Physicians practicing in corporate- or hospital-owned settings show stronger signs of frustration than independent physicians, according to Geneia's Physician Misery Index.

Health Affairs research examined hospital and physician fees differences to determine which was driving healthcare spending, Medscape reported

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.