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17 years as 'captain of the ship': What one administrator has learned so far
Seventeen years as administrator of Boston Out-Patient Surgical Suites has given Greg DeConciliis, CASC, a deep understanding of the "art of communication" and handling outpatient migration. -
What's the biggest internal threat to ASCs? Inadequate leadership, one administrator says
A lack of high-functioning leadership can "dramatically affect" the culture of an ASC, according to Andrew Lovewell, administrator of the Surgical Center at Columbia (Mo.) Orthopaedic Group. -
Trends ASC execs are skeptical of right now
There are many reasons for ASC owners and operators to be optimistic. Patients and payers are demanding outpatient surgery, employers are seeking direct contracting opportunities with surgery centers, and ASCs proved a vital resource for elective surgery during the pandemic. -
How Comprehensive Surgical Care's CMO handles staff burnout amid growth
Comprehensive Surgical Care is planning an ambitious 20-ASC, $125 million expansion, but the company's CMO has a well-developed strategy to avoid staff burnout -
The avoidable ASC-killer eroding centers today
One of the biggest threats to many ASCs today is the staff's lack of operational and financial knowledge about the center. -
'Archaic health systems' a threat to some ASCs, says one administrator
Trudy Wiig, RN, administrator of Kerlan-Jobe Surgery Center, an affiliate of Cedars Sinai, in Los Angeles, spoke with Becker's ASC Review on how she feels health systems can undermine their partner ASCs. -
Balancing rapid growth and patient care: Q&A with Stefanie Moertz
Los Angeles-based DOCS Surgical Hospital is investing in employee retention and medical equipment in response to the growth the ASC has experienced in the past year. -
Texas ASCS names board member
The Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Society named Jeff Blankenship its new board member, the organization said June 14. -
What 11 ASC administrators accomplished in the past year
ASC administrators and staff have faced substantial obstacles in the past year as they've navigated the COVID-19 pandemic. -
What ASC administrators need to know about ownership transitions
The ASC industry has experienced increased consolidation and an influx in corporate ownership in the past decade. -
5 great ways to use texting to improve your ASC's online reputation
A recent data analysis further validated the effectiveness of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) using text messaging to conduct patient satisfaction surveys. -
10 ASC administrators to know
ASC administrators are currently focusing on growth opportunities and reimbursement strategies. -
20 exec moves ASC leaders need to know
From President Joe Biden appointing a White House physician to Surgery Partners adding board members, here are the biggest executive moves in 2021 for ASC leaders to know: -
How 1 ASC focuses on growth despite serving a small community
ASCs in rural areas may find it difficult to facilitate growth, but one ASC in Illinois is still finding opportunities. -
Restructuring an ASC post-COVID: Q&A with Christina Holloway
Christina Holloway, administrator of the Ambulatory Surgery Center of Bala Cynwyd (Penn.) spoke with Becker's ASC Review on how her center is restructuring policies post-COVID-19. -
Meet the Oregon ASC that 'rose to the occasion' when caseload soared
When hospitals were overrun during the pandemic, many ASCs had to navigate increases in caseloads. -
How 3 ASCs are mitigating staffing shortages
Staffing post-pandemic has been tricky for many ASCs, whether it’s because of competing wages or surgery migration. -
Resilient, adaptable, cohesive: 10 ASC leaders describe their teams
Ten ASC leaders spoke with Becker's ASC Review on how they would describe their teams in one word over the past year. -
PE-backed urology practice names COO
Private equity-backed U.S. Urology Partners named Corina Tracy, RN, as COO, the company announced June 7. -
Are ASCs becoming less physician-friendly?
ASCs are known as nimble, physician-centric organizations founded by surgeons who wanted more control over the surgical episode and patient experience. They often attract new partners and cases because they can cater to surgeon requests.
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