Back in May of 2020 during the height of a global pandemic, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the 21st Century Cures Act: [...]
Now more than ever, ASCs are under pressure to remain profitable while continuing to provide a safe, surgical environment for both patients and staff. The COVID-19 pandemic required almost all ASCs to implement new processes and r [...]
With so much of our resources, time and energy devoted to keeping staff and patients safe from COVID-19, maybe it’s been a little easier lately to let other areas of safety fall to the background.
"Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don't wish it were easier; wish you were better." -- Jim Rohn Running a surgery center draws upon a broad yet diverse set of clinical, technical, operational an [...]
What makes a great leader? How do you become an influential leader? According to popular career management site, Mind Tools, by definition: “A great leader creates an inspiring vision of the future. Motivates and inspires people t [...]
Choosing between in-house and outsourced revenue cycle management (RCM) is a long-standing debate. As an ASC leader, no doubt you have come to recognize that the billing process is the lifeblood of your operation. When it’s workin [...]
When it comes to operating a high performing, profitable surgery center, there’s a mountain of resources to guide newly minted ASC administrators through the ins and outs of their role. From CE courses through nurse.com, to webina [...]
Start a conversation with the average ASC administrator about reporting, and they’re ready to head for the nearest exit. It may be an integral part of operating a high-performing surgery center, but it can be time consuming and di [...]
The first World Patient Safety Day, on Sept. 17 of this year, draws attention to the 134 million adverse events that occur in healthcare settings across the globe. ASCs are understandably proud of their low rates of adverse events [...]
Before the shift towards most outpatient surgeries being performed in ASCs, Medicare and Medicaid surgical patients were primarily cared for in hospital settings. But as reimbursement models shifted, and surgical and anesthesia in [...]