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The Pennsylvania Senate Banking and Insurance Committee has recommended to the state’s insurance department that it deny the proposed merger between insurance providers Independence Blue Cross (IBC) and Highmark, according to a statement from Sen. Don White, chairman of the…

MultiCare Health System, based in Tacoma, Wash., has announced it will open a new ASC at the MultiCare Gig Harbor (Wash.) Medical Park.

Many managers and administrators of ASCs are reluctant to adjust anesthesia protocols and procedures to reduce costs. Too often, a facility maintains a negative status quo for fear of disrupting its coverage needs at the facility. Therefore, it is imperative…

The Moore Orthopaedic Clinic Outpatient Surgery Center in Lexington, S.C., may be a young facility, but it is quickly making a mark on the community it serves and giving its staff great pride in the quality of service provided to…

Times are hard, finances are tight, the number of uninsured lives is growing, bad debt is skyrocketing and consumers are looking for alternatives to traditional insurance. As caregivers in a growing industry, we must work with our patients and be…

Here are five core characteristics that challenge the success of surgery centers.

Here are five core concepts critical to the success of a surgery center.

Staff confidence in its leadership is a critical element in whether staff members view their employment fondly. Strong leadership not only serves as a great motivator, but it can also provide comfort for staff members who can feel confident that…

As the Democrats take control of the House, the Senate and the Presidency, many question the impact of such a change on ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and physician-owned hospitals. The most significant question is: Will the federal government shut down…

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