The ambulatory surgery business is expanding rapidly and shows no sign of slowing down. Consider the history of the industry. Nearly 60% of all outpatient surgical procedures were carried out in ASCs in 2019 compared to just 48% in 2010.…
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) play a vital role in delivering cost-efficient, specialized outpatient care. With thinner margins than hospitals, ASCs face heightened revenue and cash flow risk when denials or reimbursement delays occur—particularly with implant-and device heavy procedures in orthopedics,…
Cardiovascular anesthesiologists once stood at the top of anesthesia practices, often leading groups and earning the highest compensation due to their specialized training. Today, declining case volumes, reimbursement pressures and subsidy reductions have eroded their exceptional status. A September 8…
Treating personal injury patients can be a high-reward model—but for many providers, the administrative overhead makes it feel more like a liability than an opportunity. Delays in reimbursement, ever-changing documentation requirements, and a growing volume of legal requests have made…
Several compelling reasons drive single-specialty ASCs to transition to a multi-specialty model, including risk diversification, enhanced OR utilization, improved physician recruitment and retention, and increased profitability through economies of scale. While expanding to a multi-specialty ASC model offers multiple benefits,…
Every detail matters. In healthcare, small actions can lead to big outcomes—and sometimes, those outcomes save lives. An often-overlooked threat in outpatient care is Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), which includes Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE). For providers working…