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The commitment of the leadership at Vail Valley Surgery Center in Vail, Col., to recruiting and retaining top talent is one reason why Laura Millard, administrator for the ASC, says Vail Valley is a great place to work.
With regard to Scott Becker's post-election observations, there are several points that need to be made with regard to payor systems. First and foremost, I agree that the election of Barack Obama is truly momentous and represents hope and inspiration…
In these challenging economic times, there are several driving forces causing ASCs to scrutinize their cash flow. Threats to this necessary financial lifeline are abundant. What are measures you can take to protect the financial viability of your center? One…
Surgical Notes has entered into an alliance with SourceMedical that integrates the technology of both companies to improve the efficiency and financial performance of ASCs and surgical hospitals.
Blake Curd, MD, has been elected to represent the 12th District in the South Dakota House.
Commercial payors are increasingly seeking to eliminate payments for imaging services and are justifying their hiring of outside firms to scrutinize the medical necessity of such exams by saying this area is prone to wasteful spending, according to a report…
1. It's clearly an historic moment in the United States when we have elected an African American president for the first time. Whether Republican or Democratic, we all can be proud and excited about this milestone. Moreover, I've known Barack…
The OIG recently completed its review of CMS's oversight with regard to HIPAA Security, and the result is alarming. OIG had some harsh words for CMS's efforts, saying it has taken "limited actions," resulting in little oversight or enforcement, and…
Here is a breakdown of the types of rooms operated by surgery centers, according to SDI’s 2008 Outpatient Surgery Center Market Report.