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Scheduling: A clinical director, administrator and physician/board member share their 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. ...More

August 28, 2012

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Supply Value Analysis – Drive Out Waste without Sacrificing Quality or Safety

Implementing a supply value cost analysis committee to identify unwanted and unnecessary expenditures can greatly increase the bottom line of any size ASC. ...More

August 23, 2012

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Maximizing Reimbursement and Increasing Efficiency in the Revenue Cycle

With the cost of doing business steadily increasing, it is more important than ever to take advantage of every opportunity to maximize reimbursement and increase efficiency in your ASC’s revenue cycle. ...More

August 22, 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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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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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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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

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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

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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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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

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