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3 key opportunities for success in the ASC market
To navigate the ever-changing, increasingly complex healthcare landscape, ASCs nationwide are exploring opportunities to enhance care coordination, meet patient demand and ensure optimal outcomes — all while reducing costs. -
Top challenges facing ASCs: How to capitalize on growth & avoid headwinds
Ambulatory surgery centers are uniquely positioned in the healthcare industry to increase value and cut costs without compromising patient experience. However, while ASCs' ability to provide high quality care at a lower cost have spurred private insurers and CMS to drive surgical care into the outpatient setting, there are some industry trends that can impede ASC growth. -
ASCs should avoid these 3 supply chain revenue leaks
Tracking data and monitoring supply chain costs can help ASCs save money, according to a Forbes article penned by Tom Hui, founder of ASC management software company HSTpathways. -
How adopting new software can benefit ASCs
ASC-focused software can help centers run more efficiently, according to Surgical Information Systems. -
3 tips on effectively managing an ASC supply chain budget
Sticking to an ASC supply chain budget can be tough, according to Kerri Ubaldi, RN, vice president of operations for Merritt Healthcare, who shared tips with the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses. -
ASC industry leaders discuss their impact on opioid crisis
Opioids cause more deaths than gun violence, car accidents and breast cancer, according to Lance Leggitt, former White House deputy director of domestic policy. In a May 16 focus group at the 2019 Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s Annual Conference in Nashville, Tenn., Mr. Leggitt and other ASC leaders discussed opioids, and the impact ASCs have on fighting the opioid crisis. -
3 ASCs adding surgical robots this year
Here are three ASCs that have added robots to their surgical repertoire:\ -
ASC supply chain tip of the day: How to effectively manage PPIs
Some items are "must-haves" because they make physicians' jobs easier, according to Beverly Bryant, RN, administrator and director of Yuma (Ariz.) Endoscopy Center. -
World's 10 most valuable device, medical equipment & drug companies
Medtronic is the most valuable medical device and equipment company in the world, according to a report from brand valuation company Brand Finance. -
Surgical Information Systems debuts comprehensive ASC management software platform
ASC information technology company Surgical Information Systems launched its SIS Complete platform for case management. -
How ASCs can manage large supply volume
Supply chain management company Inventory Optimization Solutions shared three tips on efficiently managing a high volume of supplies. -
ImageFIRST acquires majority stake in Faultless Linen
ImageFIRST, a leading provider of laundry services for the healthcare industry, announced today the acquisition of a majority stake in Faultless Healthcare Linen with the support of Calera Capital, a leading middle market private equity firm. -
Surgical Specialties Corp. opens ophthalmology division to oversee acquisitions — 4 insights
Surgical Specialties Corp. formed a new business division to unite its Sharpoint brand and its two recent acquisitions, Unique Technologies and VPM Surgical. -
Illinois ASC owner sues generic drug companies: 3 details
A Southern Illinois physician is suing McKesson Corp. and other general drug companies, accusing them of colluding to fix prices for their drugs, according to local ABC news affiliate WSIL-TV. -
Tasks that frustrate supply chain staff the most
A quarter of supply chain managers say supply chain tasks stress them out, according to healthcare services and products company Cardinal Health's 2019 hospital supply chain survey. -
The top 3 EHR providers for ASCs
Cerner, Epic Systems and Meditech control most of the ASC electronic health record market, according to Definitive Healthcare data published in EHRIntelligence. -
HSTpathways, Surgical Notes team up to integrate ASC transcription software
Surgical Notes integrated its SNChart revenue cycle management software with HSTpathways' ASC management software in a new partnership. -
ASC supply chain tip of the day: Reduce inefficiencies through technology
Alpharetta, Ga.-based Surgical Information Systems Chief Nursing Officer Ann Geier, RN, shared tips for ASCs to improve inventory management practices on the company's blog. -
3 tips for better ASC equipment purchasing
When ASCs are considering purchasing new equipment, having a formal process for securing funding can make the process easier, according to an article in the latest issue of The Ophthalmic ASC. -
6 key ASC supply chain tips to know
Six supply chain experts shared their insights on how to improve ASC supply chain tips with Becker's ASC Review:
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