Four ASCs in Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network have been awarded the 2021 I Am Patient Safety award by the Patient Safety Authority, an independent state agency in Pennsylvania.

Patients who have COVID-19 should delay getting a surgical procedure at least seven weeks because of increased postoperative death rates, according to a study published March 9 in Anesthesia.

Patients prefer to have in-person discussions about cost of care before their procedures, according to a study presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress.

SPH Analytics' APEX Quality Award is given to centers that demonstrate the highest levels of excellence. More than 60 ASCs received the award for 2020.

Weight-bearing MRIs can improve patient care and experience at no extra cost.

Adding in-house testing to an ASC's list of services requires the right research, application and integration processes. While there are challenges with implementing new testing protocols, they can lead to substantial benefits for your practice, including improved consultations, better outcomes and greater efficiency.

The COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the importance of efficiency in the surgery center setting. Jill Trotta, BSN, RN, director of nursing at Hudson Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center in Middletown, N.Y., shared some best practices her center has implemented.

ASCs constantly aim to provide better patient care with quality improvement projects. But how do they know if the changes make a difference?

Carrum Health closed a $40 million series A funding round led by Tiger Global Management, the company announced Jan. 7.

As the COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out to healthcare workers, some still have questions about its safety and side effects.

Newsweek partnered with global research firm Statista to identify the 400 best ASCs in 25 states with the most facilities, including North Carolina.

Seven ASCs were among Press Ganey's 2020 Pinnacle of Excellence Award winners, including three affiliated with United Surgical Partners International.

The Leapfrog Group's 2020 ASC and outpatient survey didn't sit well with administrators, who told Becker's ASC Review that they found its conclusions "disheartening" and off-base. Now, the healthcare safety ratings company has revealed proposed changes for 2021.

Newsweek partnered with global research firm Statista to identify the 400 best ASCs in 25 states with the most facilities, including Pennsylvania.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health is expanding its use of technology for electronic hand hygiene monitoring, contract tracing and equipment tracking, according to a Nov. 30 announcement.

Surgery and procedure-related allegations make up the biggest share of medical malpractice claims, according to an October report by Coverys, a provider of medical professional liability insurance.

  A new educational campaign from The Joint Commission is encouraging patients to advocate for safer surgery, according to a Nov. 17 press release.

As of late September, 74 percent of physicians were noticing patients delaying necessary care due to the pandemic, according to a survey conducted by global management consulting firm McKinsey & Co.

Newsweek partnered with global research firm Statista to identify the 400 best ASCs in 25 states with the most facilities, including Texas.

Newsweek partnered with global research firm Statista to identify the 400 best ASCs in 25 states with the most facilities, including Florida.