Operational efficiency, cost management and patient experience are key principles guiding ASC leaders’ strategies for success in 2026 as they navigate a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Three ASC leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss the initiatives they plan on implementing…
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In 2024, Becker’s reported on 12 academic medical centers that had opened or were developing new ASCs and outpatient centers. In 2025, that number increased to 14, representing a slow but steadily growing interest in ASC investments by academic medical…
Physicians say documentation and administrative work are their biggest workplace burdens, according to a 2025 survey from CHG Healthcare and Hanover Research. The survey, conducted in May among 920 practicing physicians, examined what drives physician disengagement and what organizations can…
The American Academy of Physician Associates made several strides in 2025 to rebrand the PA profession and sunset the term “physician assistant.” AAPA voted to adopt “physician associate” as the official title for the profession in 2021. The organization acknowledges,…
Migrating EHRs can be one of the most complex and risky undertakings for physician groups and ASCs. Data integrity, regulatory compliance, contract terms, and clinician workflow all hang in the balance. During a December webinar hosted by Becker’s Healthcare, leaders…
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When leaders at Knoxville (Tenn.) Orthopaedic Surgery Center talk about patient safety, they point not to a single policy change, but to a fundamental shift in culture. That shift helped the ASC earn recognition from The Leapfrog Group as one…
Knoxville (Tenn.) Orthopaedic Surgery Center is one of the 37 ASCs recognized by The Leapfrog Group for patient safety, and leaders at the center say the award reflects years of intentional work to build a culture around consistency, communication and…
Technological advances played a significant role in ASCs’ growth over the last year as the many facilities began making the shift from paper charting to EMRs or adding AI-enabled data analytics to their existing EMR platforms. Here are three innovations…
Staffing issues persist as one of the top concerns for ASC leaders headed into 2026 as workforce shortages and labor costs continue to put pressure on facilities and administrators. Here are three trends shaping ASC leaders’ recruitment strategies in the…
As ASCs face mounting pressure from rising costs, stubborn reimbursement and workforce constraints, having leaders who understand the ASC business model has become critical. Tina DiMarino, CEO of ASC management company Custom Surgical Partners, joined Becker’s to discuss the biggest…