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Promote National ASC Day

Outpatient surgical facilities have an excellent marketing opportunity at their fingertips with October's National ASC Day. ...read more

ASC Scheduling – from 3 perspectives

Of all the feats regularly accomplished at an ASC, scheduling has to be among the most amazing – especially when considering the number of players involved, as well as the inherent challenges. ...read more

ASC In-Market Development

Increasing the volume and revenue at an ASC are ongoing challenges that are often addressed with market-development efforts such as reviewing procedure mix, costs and physician recruitment. ...read more

SurgiStrategies July 2012 Issue

An ambulatory surgery center (ASC) can potentially increase profits and volume by maximizing reimbursements, assessing case profitability, examining its procedure mix, analyzing supply value, increasing scheduling ...read more

Final ASCA 2012 Conference Image Gallery

The annual Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) conference featured a riveting keynote from "Miracle on the Hudson" co-pilot Jeff Skiles, as well as the awarding of CASC designations and a full slate of education ...read more

Latest Headlines

Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center Receives APEX Quality Award for Second Consecutive Year

Based solely on patient feedback, an Iowa ASC received national recognition for excellence in patient satisfaction and delivery of care. ...More
August 21, 2012
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ASCA Representatives Meet with FDA Regarding Drug Shortages and Single-Dose Vials

At a recent meeting, the FDA had several suggestions for ASCs facing shortages of injectable anesthesia drugs and issues with single-use vials. ...More
August 21, 2012
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Employee Engagement: Paying Staff to Innovate

One surgical hospital increased employee engagement, provided value and recognition for staff, and saved money – all in response to what was seemingly a high-scoring annual employee survey. ...More
August 20, 2012
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Disaster Preparedness Survey Procedures

One method to help an ASC stay on top of a survey is by reviewing the ways surveyors are trained to examine the facility's emergency preparedness plan. ...More
August 17, 2012
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Government Accountability Office Studies Unsafe Injection Practices in ASCs

The government is reviewing a decade of CDC data on outbreaks of viral hepatitis associated with unsafe injection practices in the ASC setting. ...More
August 16, 2012
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Small-Scale Materials Management Success

A successful materials management program is a challenge on any scale. Making it work on a smaller scale takes time and dedication to the people, pricing and maintenance of the program. ...More
August 15, 2012
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NQF Endorses Measures in AMA Toolkit to Promote Effective Communication and Patient-Centered Care

The Communication Climate Assessment Toolkit is an organizational performance measurement resource that helps medical professionals better meet the needs of a diverse patient population. ...More
August 14, 2012
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Results vs. Relationships: Finding Your Balance on the Leadership Seesaw

Leaders naturally tend to be stronger in one area – getting results or connecting with others; however, a great manager will develop both skill sets for more-balanced performance. ...More
August 13, 2012
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Practice-Management Training and Certification Available

From compliance and medical office accounting to HR, healthcare revenue cycle management, HIPAA and operational flow, practice management requires a diverse skill set. A new AAPC certification brings added professional acknowledgement to the role. ...More
August 10, 2012
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Managing Medical Equipment in the ASC Setting

Better managing mobile clinical assets – especially by reducing workflow inefficiencies – can help outpatient surgery centers achieve savings and better patient care. ...More
August 9, 2012
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