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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

Orthognathic Surgery and Recovery Have Different Anesthetic Requirements

Study shows propofol and remifentanil can lead to greater postoperative pain for maxillofacial surgery patients. ...More
July 26, 2012
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Survey Finds One-Third of Physicians to Leave Medicine Within Next Decade

Whether retirement-age or younger, one survey reveals alarming numbers of physicians are considering leaving the profession. ...More
July 25, 2012
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Is Your ASC Governing Board in Compliance with Medicare Rules?

An active governing board produces a bigger payoff for a surgery center than simply improved compliance with Medicare Conditions for Coverage. ...More
July 25, 2012
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Drug Supply Legislation Passed

A new law goes into effect in October with provisions that could help decrease the potential for future drug shortages. ...More
July 24, 2012
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ASCA 2013 Conference Info

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association is gathering input regarding education topics and speakers for its 2013 conference. ...More
July 23, 2012
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Another Unusual and Disturbing Malignant Hyperthermia Death

The genetic disorder malignant hyperthermia can ultimately take the life of a seemingly healthy patient during a surgical procedure. ...More
July 21, 2012
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U.S. Mammograms Decline After Task Force Recommendation

Research shows routine mammograms declined among women in their 40s – in tandem with USPSTF guidelines regarding the practice. ...More
July 20, 2012
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Joplin Lessons Learned, an Administrator’s Perspective

The administrator of Freeman Surgical Center in Joplin, Mo., shares her personal experience of putting a disaster plan into action after a multiple-vortex tornado ravaged her town. ...More
July 18, 2012
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Gastroenterology: Coding Challenges

In the gastroenterology specialty, there are many challenges coders face that go beyond the CPT book. ...More
July 18, 2012
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The Right Marketing Strategy to Grow Your Business: An ASC’s guide to patient acquisition marketing

A successful ASC marketing strategy does not have to involve an astronomical budget; however, it does require commitment and a thoughtful approach. ...More
July 17, 2012
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