Author: Margo Vieceli

Higher-acuity orthopedic procedures — such as total joint replacements of the hip, knee and shoulder — are increasingly shifting to ambulatory surgery centers as payers seek cost savings and physicians and patients embrace the convenience and efficiency of these settings.…

Over 400,000 spinal fusion surgeries are performed annually in the United States and as the population ages, that number is expected to rise. The goal of many spinal fusion surgeries is to reduce or eliminate pain as a result of…

On the South Shore of Staten Island, New York sits a first-of-its-kind multi-specialty ASC that serves a population of more than half a million people. Empire Center for Special Surgery offers services ranging from orthopaedics to gynecology, urology, pain management…

ASCs often seek Joint Commission1 accreditation to demonstrate their commitment to patient safety and quality care. Earning ambulatory care accreditation builds credibility among patients, payers and network providers and reinforces a culture where continuous quality improvement of day-to-day operations is…

Healthcare price transparency is back in the spotlight, as the federal government intensifies efforts to enforce previously established rules aimed at increasing clarity for patients. After years of uneven compliance, hospitals now face renewed pressure to make prices accessible and…

With ongoing and anticipated staffing shortages in anesthesiology, strict adherence to compliance regulations in anesthesia teaching programs is crucial. The Association of American Medical Colleges expects a shortage of 12,500 anesthesiologists by 2033 — as many providers near retirement —-…