Leadership

Ten ASC leaders spoke with Becker's ASC Review on how they would describe their teams in one word over the past year. 

Private equity-backed U.S. Urology Partners named Corina Tracy, RN, as COO, the company announced June 7. 

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.

Saria Saccocio, MD, is the first ambulatory CMO of Richland County, S.C.-based Prisma Health. She spoke with "Becker's Ambulatory Surgery Centers Podcast" about her priorities in her position.

The Surgical Center at Columbia (Mo.) Orthopaedic Group relies on its close-knit staff for quality outcomes. 

Olympia (Wash.) Orthopaedic Associates has taken a unique approach to solving the challenges of hiring qualified medical assistants and retaining staff: tuition reimbursement for continuing education.

Independent ASCs face specific challenges when it comes to payer contracts and opportunities for growth. 

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association recently awarded Ann Shimek, RN, its 2021 Nap Gary Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement, according to a May 21 news release.

Many physicians and medical staff stressed out by the COVID-19 pandemic have left the field, presenting a staff recruitment and retention challenge for all healthcare providers. Health systems are flexing their financial strength to entice top talent.

Amanda Hawkins, BSN, RN, administrator of The Surgery Center of Charleston (S.C.), recently was elected treasurer of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association.