ASCs often seek Joint Commission[1] 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…
Author: Vedant Bhosale
Learn comprehensive details on all aspects of strategic partnerships – focused on insights to help surgeons secure long-term success while preserving clinical autonomy -- while enjoying cocktails, dinner, networking and engaging panel discussions at the 2025 Orthopedic & Spine Physician…
Nursing is a rewarding yet demanding profession requiring resilience in physical, emotional, and mental capacities. Despite their critical role in healthcare, breakrooms—designed to support nurses’ well-being during shifts—often fall short, affecting their ability to maximize break time.
Operational efficiency is paramount to the success and sustainability of ambulatory surgery centers. However, uncertainty and rising costs in the supply chain continue to threaten profitability. Through technology, process optimization, and strategic partnerships, ASCs can simplify the procurement process, streamline…
The HHS Office for Civil Rights proposed a rule on Jan. 6 to update the HIPAA Security Rule, potentially affecting health systems' security policies and operations.
Financial stability remains a focal point for healthcare leaders this year. While overall trends suggest a period of stabilization, new challenges and disparities among hospitals indicate that financial health remains an uneven landscape.
In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, optimizing revenue cycle performance is no longer a back-office function - it is a strategic growth driver. While revenue cycle management (RCM) isn’t the primary focus of an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) or surgery practice,…
Making the Most of your GPO Partnership
With many procedures and patient care needs continuing to shift out of the hospital, group purchasing organizations (GPOs) remain an essential component in managing costs and maintaining a steady supply chain. However, there are several things ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs)…
The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) industry experienced another transformative year in 2024, marked by accelerated growth, evolving case complexity, and continued regulatory shifts. Strategic consolidation remained a key theme, with established ASC platforms and new private equity–backed entrants expanding their…
How AI, Value Analysis, and Strategic Partnerships Are Driving Efficiencies in ASC Supply Chains
Ambulatory surgery centers continue to face supply chain challenges due to product and staffing shortages, financial and space constraints, and variability in demand. Enhancing supply chain efficiency is essential to reduce costs and ensure the provision of timely, high-quality care.…
