Here are five key notes:
1. Ms. Peterson will become the ASC’s administrator on July 24 in addition to her role as business office manager of Point of Rocks Surgery Center.
2. Monocacy Surgery Center features orthopedic surgery, pain management, otolaryngology, podiatry and neurosurgery. The ASC is affiliated with SurgCenter Development.
3. For the past three years, Ms. Peterson has been a business office manager with SurgCenter Development ASCs. During that time, she has negotiated contracts with suppliers and vendors, developed credentialing files for all personnel and participated in prepreparation for an accreditation survey.
4. Ms. Peterson’s previous experience includes a year as the surgical financial coordinator at The Orthopaedic Center in Rockville, Md., and seven years as a customer service and communications manager at Nordstrom.
5. Earlier this year, Ms. Peterson graduated from the University of Maryland University College with a bachelor’s degree in management studies and a minor in human resources that included a focus on healthcare administration.
More articles on surgery centers:
13 ASC industry leaders to note
CMS proposes 1.9% increase in 2018 pay, additional total joint replacements—5 insights
Environmental cleanliness in an ambulatory care setting: 5 things to know
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.