Leadership

Philadelphia-based Wills Eye Hospital has named Julia Haller, MD, as CEO. In the role, Dr. Haller will oversee patient care, strategic planning, financial performance and philanthropic advancement, according to a July 17 news release from the hospital.  Dr. Haller has…

The New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers has announced that two new members have been elected to its board of directors. According to an emailed statement shared with Becker’s, Trina Brinkley, RN, administrator of Freehold (N.J) Endoscopy Associates, and…

Partnering with temporary staffing agencies, providing employees with more flexibility and creating ways to expedite tasks are three approaches that leaders are employing to help with staffing shortages. These three executives and surgeons recently joined the Becker’s Ambulatory Surgery Centers…

The University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology has made three leadership transitions, according to a July 24 news release from UNMC.  Levi Zehr, MD, was appointed medical director of perioperative quality and process improvement. In the role, he…

As the ASC industry faces financial squeezes, many ASCs are turning to technology as a key strategy for cost reduction and operational efficiency. Twenty-five ASC leaders and physicians spoke with Becker’s about the technology helping them manage rising operational costs.…

While there has been plenty of encouraging news in recent weeks for ASCs related to reimbursement rates, prior authorization reform and certificate-of-need regulations, a number of issues still weigh heavy on the minds of ASC leaders and physicians. Here are…

See how our strategic partnerships are providing one surgeon with an opportunity to shape his future of surgical care in outpatient settings with his new construction. Together, we’re redefining what’s possible—supporting efficiency, innovation, and improving outcomes from the ground up.

From certified registered nurse anesthetist retirements to hard-to-fill specialty roles, ASC leaders are grappling with a shifting staffing landscape.  Three ASC administrators joined Becker’s to discuss their biggest workforce challenges and the creative strategies they’re using to address them. Editor’s…

The continued expansion of robotics is the next step for ASCs to provide hospital-level care in surgical and outpatient centers.  Robotics previously were not common in ASCs due to financial hurdles, but new partnerships and collaborations are helping bring the…

With more physicians and surgeons moving towards outpatient and ASC settings, one leader is concerned about the impact it could have on hospital care.  If too many physicians start providing care at ASCs full time, there may not be enough…