Selecting a site for your Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) location is more than just a smart real estate decision. It can affect everything from the financial health of your ASC to patient mix and beyond.

The global biomaterials market will grow at a 17.9 percent compound annual rate through 2031, according to a report from Fremont, Calif.-based market research firm BIS Research. The market was valued at $122.92 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $725.88 billion by 2031.

Navigating the supply chain within your Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) through the many challenges you face can be complex.

The shift of total joints and orthopedic cases from the hospital to the ASC is becoming more predominant based on several driving factors such as increased surgeon autonomy, favorable outpatient payer policies, advances in medical technology, and improved health literacy among the patient population. Surgeons who were initially undecided are now looking for ways to capitalize on this shift. However, with all the critical requirements to establish a successful outpatient total joint program, many are left wondering where to begin.

Medtronic recalled a brain aneurysm stent device because of a risk of malfunction linked to 10 serious injuries and two deaths. 

Supply chain management will continue to play an even more critical role for ASCs in the coming months. By embracing a clinically integrated supply chain, ASCs can work with their distributors to reduce costs while providing high-quality patient care.

From Boston Scientific acquiring Israeli company Lumenis' surgical business in a $1.07 billion deal to General Electric warning its margins and revenue are hurting from supply chain challenges, here are eight supply chain updates making headlines in the past week.

Looking for cost-saving opportunities in your Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)? Every Electronic Health Record and Practice Management system offers a set of standard reports.

Every Electronic Health Record and Practice Management system offers a set of standard reports. How can you quickly search through all of that data to find new ways to save money in your ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?

South Bend-Ind.-based Allied Physicians Surgery Center has received a best practice award for supply chain management, the company said Sept. 2. 

Cardinal Health recalled about 267 million prefilled syringes after finding that the plunger may pull back and reintroduce air into the syringe. 

ASCs struggled to secure necessary supplies in the early stages of the pandemic. Here's what six ASC leaders are worried about during the fourth COVID-19 surge.

Giving yourself padding on ASC supply planning goes a long way in preventing opening delays, protecting profitability, and keeping the entire process as smooth as possible.

The high volume of COVID-19 patients in Florida is straining the supply of medical oxygen, and the state has requested 300 ventilators from the federal government. 

Of all possible improvements to make within your surgery center, celebrating staff successes is the most vital.

Many healthcare providers are concerned about the personal protective equipment supply chain as the COVID-19 delta variant surges nationwide. 

Trends are showing that care is moving out of the hospital and into non-acute settings.

Streamlining operations and improving efficiency are always top priorities in a surgery center, especially when focusing on growing your business.

Two companies partnered to expand domestic production of nitrile exam gloves, and New York City's comptroller is suing the city and mayor. 

As more spine procedures have been performed in outpatient settings, major stakeholders have recognized the benefits.