Many medical, dental, and veterinary practices have multiple facilities and parts of the business operating on several different software systems. For example, there are many different electronic health records (EHR) and practice management systems (PMS) across numerous facilities. Similarly, many…
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From declining reimbursements to rising costs, many ASCs are facing persistent economic pressures, requiring many centers to rework efficiency strategies. Andrew Weiss, administrator of Summit Surgical Center in Voorhees, N.J., joined Becker’s to discuss how compressing “OR schedules to avoid…
The average cost of turnover for a single staff registered nurse increased to $61,110 over the course of 2024, according to the 2025 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report. The report surveyed 450 hospitals in 37 states…
Healthcare has seen a slew of proposed policy changes at the federal level in recent months. Here are the 10 most important federal policy updates for ASC leaders and physicians to know since May 1: 1. On May 22, House…
Employee retention is a top priority for many ASCs as they face workforce shortages and a competitive labor market. Andrew Weiss, administrator of Voorhees, N.J.-based Summit Surgical Center, joined Becker’s to discuss the culture and strategies that have helped his…
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From regulatory barriers and challenges to continually increasing costs paired with consistently stagnant reimbursements, here are some of the biggest roadblocks and hurdles to ASC and physician practice growth in 2025, according to industry leaders. These five executives, physicians and…
Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Health System has appointed Will Neate as senior vice president of ambulatory care services. Mr. Neate will be responsible for overseeing Valley Medical Group, the health system’s physician practice, which has 90 practices across 36 locations, according…
Stagnant insurance reimbursements, the lengthy CON application process and uncertainty from governmental policies are three challenges ASCs are dealing with in 2025 that could be hindering growth opportunities. These three ASC administrators and leaders recently connected with Becker’s to share…
ASCS are emerging as powerful assets in hospitals’ and health systems’ efforts to attract and retain surgeons, particularly in high-demand specialties. According to Avanza’s Intelligence Hospital Leadership ASC Survey, 93% of hospital and health system leaders view having an ASC…
Lebanon, N.H.-based Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center has appointed Eric Epstein, MD, as ambulatory medical director. Dr. Epstein has more than 20 years of leadership experience in academic medicine. In the role, he will provide leadership in the design, development and…