ASCs are feeling the nurse shortage acutely as they compete with hospitals and health systems for a shrinking pool of RNs and surgical techs, driving up labor costs and straining operations. “The most significant financial challenge is keeping up with…
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Mullica Hill, N.J.-based Inspira Health has named Warren Moore as president and chief operating officer. According to a Jan. 20 news release, Mr. Moore will oversee operations across the system’s hospitals, health centers and outpatient locations. He will also focus…
As ASC platforms settle into 2026, the next phase of value creation is coming into focus. Two leaders in the ASC space recently joined Becker’s to share their visions for what will create growth for ASCs this year. Editor’s note:…
ASCs are entering a new phase of growth driven by new care pathways, staffing models and site-of-care shifts. From partnerships with orthopedic walk-in clinics to CMS coverage for EP ablation, here are six opportunities ASC leaders are watching. 1. Build…
As technological advancements, patient preferences and payer incentives continue to make ASCs a more widely accessible and popular setting for surgical procedures, leaders must take note of and balance a number of impending opportunities and developments. Jeanine Watson, MSN, RN,…
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The Business Corner is a bimonthly column by Shakeel Ahmed, MD, CEO of St. Louis-based Atlas Surgical Group. This is the second installment. Over the last few months, I have noticed a subtle but important discussion in the hallways of…
Staffing issues have been top of mind for ASC leaders for the last several years — and they’re not going away anytime soon. Amid the turbulence caused by labor shortages across healthcare, ASC leaders have a challenging task at hand:…
Dallas-based VMG Health has named Wes Champion as CEO. According to a Jan. 13 news release, Mr. Champion brings more than 35 years of healthcare consulting and technology leadership experience to the role. He previously served as CEO of Kaufman…
A significant driver of the ASC markets’ growth in the last year is patient preference. ASCs often present a more affordable, convenient and comfortable alternative to hospitals for outpatient procedures — and leaders are keen to double down on that…
The emergence of ASCs and outpatient facilities has some in the industry questioning if joint ventures with hospitals are totally necessary. With the battle over the legality of CON laws ongoing in North Carolina, the idea of ASCs and independent…