Patsy Newitt, Author at Becker’s ASC

29 new ASCs in June

Becker's ASC Review reported on 29 ASCs opened or announced in June.

'Dispelled with years of data': 3 leaders on the biggest ASC misconceptions

Many ASC misunderstandings are being increasingly cleared up by the migration of surgeries outpatient.

How a management transition facilitated growth for one Texas ASC

Transitioning to a new management company gave one Texas ASC the opportunity to focus on growth.

'Domination by hospital systems' the biggest threat to ASCs, according to one exec

Physician-owned ASCs often have a difficult time competing with the influx of health systems or hospital-affiliated ASCs, according to one executive.

14% of physicians sought new employment due to COVID-19, survey says

Fifteen percent of physicians had to take out a loan because of COVID-19, according to an April 2020 survey.

How 4 ASC leaders recruit and retain physicians

Physician recruitment is critical for ASC growth as surgeries continue to shift outpatient.

California's 8 new ASCs

Nine out of Newsweek's 15 best ASCs in America in 2021 were in California, and the state has seen at least eight ASCs opened or announced since Jan. 1.

Who leads the 5 biggest ASC management companies?

Here are the top executives of the five biggest ASC management companies:

10 commercial payer updates

Humana named a new CFO, and a Michigan health insurer launched an electronic portal to streamline the preauthorization process.

Surgery center manager awarded for leadership

Nurses from Jamestown (N.D.) Regional Medical Center awarded Jessica Linderman, RN, a grant for her leadership during the pandemic, The Jamestown Sun reported June 29.