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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

Ways to Manage High and Low Performers

As a manager of staff with varying degrees of potential and enthusiasm, it can be challenging to determine which employees to invest time, energy and other resources into developing. ...More
August 8, 2012
Posted in Articles
L.A. Surgery Center Notes an Increase in Nasal Infections after Nose Jobs with Implants

Dr. Carlo Honrado is concerned after seeing three recent cases of MRSA in patients – decades after they've had rhinoplasty surgery with implants. ...More
August 7, 2012
Posted in News
ERISA, the Secret Weapon to Recover Provider Revenues

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) is a federal law that sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established pension and health plans in private industry to provide protection for individuals in these plans; it can also create added revenue for ...More
August 6, 2012
Posted in Articles
What To Do When Your Patient Has A Bad Outcome

In today's litigious society, medical lawsuits are inevitable. Where does that leave healthcare practitioners when it comes to patient care – and worse, patient error? ...More
August 3, 2012
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Infection Control Standards in the ASC: A Total Facility Solution

It is no longer acceptable to put infection control in its own disinfected little box. The solution must touch the entire facility and everyone who enters the ASC must understand their role in supporting infection control and prevention. ...More
August 2, 2012
Posted in Blog
Inventory Management – Not for the Faint of Heart

Materials management is a more daunting task than most ASC professionals realize – beyond stocking shelves, coordinators must carefully cater to a plethora of personalities, while always keeping the bottom line top-of-mind. ...More
August 1, 2012
Posted in Articles
Accountable-Care Partnerships an Industry Priority under Healthcare Reform; ICD-10 Slips

Despite conflicting thoughts about the potential effectiveness of accountable care organizations, a recent survey reveals that the healthcare finance industry is shifting its focus to healthcare reform initiatives and infrastructure. ...More
July 31, 2012
Posted in News
Achieving Greater Connectivity through ASC Automation

Considering the number of stakeholders that need to communicate during the course of an outpatient surgical procedure – and the paperwork and billing involved – automation has clear benefits. ...More
July 30, 2012
Posted in Articles
Neck, Spine and Back Patients: Avoiding Over-Treatment

In the neck, spine and back surgery industry, a differentiated approach to treatment should focus on a patient’s source of pain – not just an abnormality, as seen on an MRI. ...More
July 27, 2012
Posted in Blog
Reducing Capital Costs with Mobile Access Services

One ASC physician shares his experience with outsourcing equipment, instruments and a surgical technician. ...More
July 26, 2012
Posted in Blog