Many managers and administrators of ASCs are reluctant to adjust anesthesia protocols and procedures to reduce costs. Too often, a facility maintains a negative status quo for fear of disrupting its coverage needs at the facility. Therefore, it is imperative…
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The Moore Orthopaedic Clinic Outpatient Surgery Center in Lexington, S.C., may be a young facility, but it is quickly making a mark on the community it serves and giving its staff great pride in the quality of service provided to…
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Here are five core characteristics that challenge the success of surgery centers.
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Staff confidence in its leadership is a critical element in whether staff members view their employment fondly. Strong leadership not only serves as a great motivator, but it can also provide comfort for staff members who can feel confident that…
As the Democrats take control of the House, the Senate and the Presidency, many question the impact of such a change on ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and physician-owned hospitals. The most significant question is: Will the federal government shut down…
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According to the VMG Health 2008 Intellimarker, here are how operating expenses for ASCs break down, according to their percentage of net revenue. The averages for all facilities are given first, then broken down by region.
In this surgery center supply chain case study provided by Larry Lane and InstraMed Technology, a healthcare consulting and networking company, we look at a physician-owned multi-specialty ASC with four operating rooms performing 7,100 ENT, ophthalmology, pain and podiatry procedures…