Supply Chain

Working with a supply chain distributor or partner can help improve operations for ASCs, according to Medline's Outpatient Outcomes magazine.

A nonsurgical treatment to destroy tumors by freezing them has been cleared by the FDA, allowing it to be marketed in the U.S.

Stephanie Martin, vice president of operations and clinical services for Westchester, Ill.-based ASC manager Regent Surgical Health, shared this supply chain tip on Regent's blog.

Amanda Frith, vice president of supply chain operations for ASC management company Surgical Care Affiliates, shared case-costing tips with Medline's Outpatient Outcomes magazine.

With the new year comes the opportunity for improvements in both your personal and professional life. In my role at Cardinal Health, I have the privilege of working with surgery centers to help them navigate major pain points and capitalize…

The following ASCs and management companies are looking to hire experienced supply chain managers:

Medline has partnered with Link-age Solutions, a group purchasing organization for senior living facilities, replacing its medical supply distributor of 17 years.

Healthcare analytics company ORHub has partnered with eHealth Analytics to launch a product that would detail the impact of device recalls on the cost of procedures.

Here are the top 15 ASC supply chain tips from the past year:

Cost savings are the most commonly recognized benefit of ASCs, but their value goes far beyond penny pinching.