Leadership

ASCs in rural areas may find it difficult to facilitate growth, but one ASC in Illinois is still finding opportunities.

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. 

When hospitals were overrun during the pandemic, many ASCs had to navigate increases in caseloads. 

Staffing post-pandemic has been tricky for many ASCs, whether it’s because of  competing wages or surgery migration.

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.