Not every ASC is built the same, and the gaps in operating revenue between the smallest and the largest can be tens of millions of dollars.

Even as COVID-19 cases decline nationally, supply chain disruptions related to the pandemic are still hurting ASC's ability to function. 

Medical supply company Young Innovations is acquiring pharmaceutical and surgical supplier Medical Purchasing Solutions.

About 95 percent of U.S. physicians don't think the vulnerabilities the COVID-19 pandemic revealed will go away, according to recent survey findings.

The Justice Department and FBI have enacted a new initiative to detect and prosecute collusive exploitation of supply chain disruptions, the department said Feb. 16.

Vizient, the largest group purchasing organization in the nation, awarded a contract to medical device company Olympus for single-use bronchoscopes.

Here are six supply chain updates from the last week:

You’re at the heart of care, so your Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) needs to stay informed on relevant outpatient procedures.

There are 116 drugs on the FDA's shortages list as of Feb. 10.

Seven supply chain updates from the last week:

As an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), you’re at the heart of care. Ensure you don’t miss a beat when implementing strategies for cost savings opportunities and operational efficiency.

Here are seven reports on supply chain issues from the last week:

ASCs comprised nearly 10 percent of Stryker's knee business last year, and the company expects the move of orthopedic surgeries to the outpatient setting will continue.

Intersect ENT's Propel sinus implant is associated with better outcomes for endoscopic sinus surgery patients than undergoing the same procedure without the implant, according to a study published Jan. 20 in Current Medical Research and Opinion.

The COVID-19 pandemic struck the medical device industry harder than most in fiscal year 2021.

Seven supply chain updates from the last two weeks: 

The COVID-19 pandemic struck the medical device industry harder than most in fiscal year 2021.

The new year provides a fresh opportunity to think about development plans for a new Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). While taking on this task may seem overwhelming considering the process of planning, building, and operating, creating a strong strategy can help simplify development.

Heading into 2022, staff burnout remains a major issue in the healthcare industry. The combined stress of COVID-19 and supply challenges may be causing staff burnout in your Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Here are eight supply chain updates from the last two weeks: