The ASC setting differs from hospitals and medical centers, and therefore, there are specific elements to running and managing a surgery center you should know. In this article, 20 areas pertinent to the successful operation of ASCs in the current…
The Latest
As low-cost, high-quality healthcare providers, ASCs must continue to demonstrate excellence to avoid or minimize reimbursement cuts as aggregate healthcare dollars are reduced. In addition, publicly reported data will provide the impetus for other healthcare verticals to narrow the gap…
Here are some interesting statistics on the salaries and hourly wages of staff members at ASCs from VMG Health’s 2009 Intellimarker.
49 ASC Management and Development CEOs to Know — This list provides information on the leaders of some of the top ASC management and development companies in the country. (April 30, 2010) 50 ASC Administrators to Know — This list…
1. Healthcare reform. Healthcare reform continues to place a substantial cloud over the healthcare provider universe. It is possible that if there is not a “public option,” and if healthcare reform does not cause substantial increase in deficits, that a…
20 Things to Know About Gastroenterology in ASCs GI and endoscopy continue to be profitable specialties for ASCs in spite of some declines in reimbursement. Here are 20 important development, business and financial issues related to GI and endoscopy in…
10 of the Best Paying ASC Procedures Here is a chart provided by Matt Lau, director of financial analysis for Regent Surgical Health, of 10 of the best paying ASC procedures (offering average ranges of reimbursements) from selected Regent ……
10 Key Legal Issues Facing Ambulatory Surgery Centers Between healthcare reform, increased enforcement under the Anti-Kickback Statute, less patience on the part of physician leaders for underperforming surgery centers and increased pressure from payors on out-of-network arrangements … Click to…
7 Considerations For An Out-of-Network Surgery Center Moving In-Network As pressures by health insurers on out-of-network ASCs across the country continue to increase, many of these centers are beginning to examine whether moving in-network would benefit or harm their long-term…
5 Financial Implications Healthcare Reform Will Have on ASCs Andrew Hayek, president and CEO of Surgical Care Affiliates and chairman of the ASC Advocacy Committee, discusses five key ways the healthcare reform law will affect ASCs. Click to continue »…