Ellen Jamason, administrator of San Francisco-based Pacific Vision Surgery Center, opened her surgery center to treat underinsured patients in January.
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Despite actively recruiting new employees and a return to pre-pandemic caseloads, some ASCs still are experiencing major staffing shortages — leaving centers overworked and exhausted.
Connecticut legislature is considering a bill that would increase the 6 percent gross receipts tax on same-day surgeries performed in ASCs to a 6.35 percent sales tax.
ASCs are regarded for their ability to provide quality customer service, which has been a challenge for some centers post-pandemic.
Cleveland-based St. Vincent Charity Medical Center has launched a robotic joint center that allows for outpatient knee replacement procedures, Cleveland Jewish News reported May 13.
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Construction is underway for Bradley, Ill.-based Oak Orthopedics' new facility in Bourbonnais, Ill., that will feature an ASC, medical office building and radiology suite.
Becker's ASC Review has reported on 72 surgery center openings since the beginning of 2021. Here's the breakdown of ASCs in 2021 based on who's opening them:
Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based SoutheastHealth is embarking on a $125 million expansion that includes an ASC and an orthopedics and sports medicine center, KFVS12 reported May 13.
Staff retention and workplace culture at ASCs took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are ways ASC leadership can support and maintain staff.
Breaking federal anti-kickback laws is only one of the obstacles anesthesia providers face when considering providing discounts for services.