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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

ASCs to Provide Growth in Surgical Navigation Systems Market

The U.S. market for surgical navigation systems is poised to grow – with outpatient surgical facilities providing much of the movement. ...More
July 3, 2012
Posted in News
Managing Finances with the Uncertainty of Medicare Reimbursement Named Greatest Challenge of Medical Practices

New resesarch based on input from medical professionals sheds light on the top five most-intense challenges of running a group practice. ...More
July 2, 2012
Posted in News
The Impact of Healthcare Reform on ASCs

Although the Supreme Court's recent ruling doesn't have a direct impact on ASCs, the overall ramifications of healthcare reform will affect the health insurance market – and therefore, ASCs as well. ...More
June 29, 2012
Posted in News
Justices Uphold Individual Mandate, Set Limits On Medicaid Expansion

The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the landmark federal health law, affirming its mandate that nearly all Americans carry coverage and retaining sweeping changes to the health industry. ...More
June 28, 2012
Posted in News
Special Interest Groups Weigh In on Obamacare

From the AMA to the NRF to the NAACP, special interest groups have issued varying reactions to the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the individual mandate of healthcare reform's Affordable Care Act. ...More
June 28, 2012
Posted in Blog
Successfully Navigating the Labyrinth of ASC Partnership Models

If history is any indicator of what the future holds, we can expect continual shifts in the ASC ownership market. ...More
June 27, 2012
Posted in Articles
New Patient Safety Video Debuts

The Joint Commission has released another episode in the animated SpeakUp video series, focusing on patient rights. ...More
June 26, 2012
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Claims Matching: A Proactive Approach to Maximize Reimbursement

When an outpatient surgical procedure generates claims from a surgery center, a surgeon and an anesthesiologist, potential coding discrepancies can lead to lost revenue. ...More
June 25, 2012
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2012 Healthcare Salary Survey: Participation Requested

Last year, an annual salary survey provided perspective about non-clinical healthcare salaries, thanks to the participation of nearly 12,000 professionals. This year's salary seeks to provide even more input. ...More
June 22, 2012
Posted in News
Virtual Colonoscopy Effectiveness Studied

A recent study concludes that computed tomographic colonography (CTC), also known as virtual colonoscopy, administered without laxatives is as accurate as conventional colonoscopy in detecting clinically significant, potentially cancerous polyps. ...More
June 21, 2012
Posted in News