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:…
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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…
The ASC industry is in a transitional period as healthcare moves increasingly into digital formats for managing health records and data — but some ASCs are still catching up to this trend. According to the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s July…
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Joe Peluso, an administrator at Greensburg, Pa.-based Aestique Surgery Center, joined Becker’s to discuss how the U.S. healthcare system is entering a period of major change, but warned rising costs are outpacing improvements in coverage and innovation. He outlined a…
ASC leaders across the country are struggling to maintain margins as operational costs continue to climb faster than reimbursement can catch up. Five ASC leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss the best ways that ASCs can get ahead of rising…
ASC leaders continue to navigate a competitive ASC environment as hospitals, health systems and corporate interests become increasingly invested in the outpatient market. Here’s what three leaders recently told Becker’s about what consolidation efforts are having the most significant impact…
Surgical supply manufacturer Aspen Surgical has tapped Jørgen Hansen as its new CEO, effective immediately, Medical Product Outsourcing reported Jan. 6. Mr. Hanson has more than 30 years of experience in medical technology, according to the report. He previously served…
AdventHealth Surgery Center Innovation Tower in Orlando, Fla., was recently named one of 37 ASCs recognized by The Leapfrog Group for excellence in quality and patient safety, with honors reflecting strong performance in areas such as infection prevention, medication safety,…