ASC Start Times: Many Begin Within 7 Minutes of Scheduled Time

Patient satisfaction depends largely on short wait-times and on-time starts, and ambulatory surgery centers have a clear advantage with their efficient staff and scheduling.

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According to the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association, more than half of ASCs report that at least 70 percent of cases start within seven minutes of the procedure start time. Patient satisfaction is also high — 92 percent — at ASCs, says the report.

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At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.

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Presenters: Joe Ganley, athenahealthJeffrey Flynn, CASC, Gramercy Surgery CenterBryan Tsao, Access Center, Loma Linda University HealthJason Zepeda, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, CommonSpirit HealthGreg DeConciliis, PA-C, CASC, Boston Out­Patient Surgical Suites

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