This article discusses the profitability of different procedures, out-of-network payment issues, patient selection issues and new procedures being performed in orthopedic- and spine-driven ASCs.
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"The best surgical outcomes, highest profits and greatest patient satisfaction are found at well-managed ASCs that have an awareness of how areas such as anesthesia affect ASCs’ general operations,” says Susan Kizirian, RN, MBA, the chief operating officer at Ambulatory…
Valuation multiples for ASCs were higher than ever in 2007, and orthopedics, ENT, ophthalmology and general surgery are the most desirable specialties, among other findings, according to the 2008 ASC Valuation Survey by HealthCare Appraisers. This article is based wholly…
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New technology in the spine market is expanding faster than the size of the universe. There are three main areas of focus . . .
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Accrediting bodies, safety organizations and other overseers of the healthcare industry are clearly focused on safe management of medications as underscored by recent surveys, media attention and aggressive advertising by legal firms to the public. In our practice, virtually every…
Peripheral regional anesthesia has become a popular adjunct to general or intravenous anesthesia for surgeries such as knee, foot/ankle and upper extremity procedures. Regional anesthesia targets anesthesia to a particular part of the body such as a limb, through a…
Increased reimbursement for orthopedic and spine procedures under the new Medicare ASCpayment system as well as rapidly developing minimally invasive technologies and techniques for spine procedures are driving a boom in outpatient spine programs. Whether you’re thinking about building an…
By now, you have probably heard about USP 797 or simply 797. If you are at all involved in anesthesia, you are also probably generally aware of what 797 is all about. But it’s a big issue with many facets,…
The March death of Stephanie Kuleba, the 18-year-old Florida resident who succumbed to malignant hyperthermia (MH) following breast surgery, should serve as a reminder for ASCs. While this genetic condition is extremely rare, your facility cannot afford to overlook the…