Concerns Raised on the Valuation of Surgery Centers
This advisory opinion relates to the start up of two simultaneous ASCs, one by a surgeon-owned LLC and one by a hospital...
5 Best Practices for Increasing Volume Through Cultivating Relationships
In 2006, leaders at Manitowoc (Wis.) Surgery Center decided to shift their marketing dollars ways from traditional venues, like newspaper advertising and billboards...
66 Women to Know in the ASC Industry
Here is a list of 66 women to know in the ASC industry. Margaret Acker, RN, MSN, CASC — Ms. Acker is CEO of Blake Woods Medical Park, a multi-specialty surgery center in Jackson, Mich., that focuses...
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Publisher's Letter
1. Healthcare reform. Healthcare reform continues to place a substantial cloud over the healthcare provider universe. It is possible that if there is not a “public option,” and if healthcare reform does...
10 Steps to Improving ASC Profitability With Dr. Brent Lambert of ASCOA
The profitability of ASCs across the country varies greatly, with some posting substantial profits while others suffer substantial losses...
10 Lessons Learned From Turnarounds
Often working smart is just as important as working hard. Through our experience developing and managing ASCs and physician-owned hospitals nationwide, we’ve identified 10 common...
ASC Leaders Share Advice and Experiences About 5 Critical Management Issues
Successful ASC leaders draw upon a career’s worth of knowledge and experiences when making decisions that impact their centers...
How Much Should a Surgery Center Administrator Be Paid?
First, agree on a common description of administrator. There are all types of administrators, even in the ASC industry. When you have an administrator that can create a desirable...
Statistics on ASC Staff Salaries
Here are some interesting statistics on the salaries and hourly wages of staff members at ASCs from VMG Health’s 2009 Intellimarker. ASC administrators 1. The average ASC administrator earns $98,940...
12 Critical Areas of Focus to Increase Your ASC’s Reimbursement
In today's economically challenging environment, it's imperative that your facility is billing and collecting the maximum reimbursement possible...
4 Critical Components of Implementing an Effective Patient Survey Model
As low-cost, high-quality healthcare providers, ASCs must continue to demonstrate excellence to avoid or minimize reimbursement cuts as aggregate healthcare dollars are reduced...
Developing a Bariatrics Program in an ASC
According to the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, around 220,000 people with morbid obesity underwent bariatric surgery in 2008...
8 Statistics About Surgery Center Operating Expenses Per Case
Here are eight statistics about a surgery center's operating expenses per case performed, from VMG Health's 2009 Intellimarker...