Six supply chain updates from the last two weeks:

With this year coming to an end, it’s time to start thinking of your Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) plans for the new year, including cardiovascular procedure strategies.

Here are eight supply chain updates from the past two weeks:

Wasted supplies, time, and space may be driving overall waster in your surgery center. When evaluating how to cut waste in your ambulatory surgery center (ASC), consider the following three ways to find real savings opportunities in the operating room (OR).

Uncovering hidden waste and discovering areas of real savings can be achieved by re-evaluating internal processes. The key is in knowing where to look and how to act. Read below to see three ways to cut operating room inventory in an ASC.

Here are eight supply chain updates from the past two weeks:

It’s important to build a storage strategy when developing a new Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). You will need a flexible, yet foundational plan to get your ASC up and running while remaining adaptable for future challenges.

In a September webinar hosted by Becker’s ASC Review and sponsored by Cardinal Health, Penny Williams, senior consultant of clinical operations of Cardinal Health, and Caitlin Duggan, regional director of ASCs for Cardinal Health, discussed the importance of implementing a clinically integrated supply chain in your ASC and the resulting benefits.

Here are eight supply chain updates from the last two weeks:

As clinician workloads increase, nurse burnout is becoming a major problem in the U.S., further exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Supply chain industry trade groups are warning of a "system collapse" if governments don't step in.

Selecting a site for your Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) location is more than just a smart real estate decision. It can affect everything from the financial health of your ASC to patient mix and beyond.

The global biomaterials market will grow at a 17.9 percent compound annual rate through 2031, according to a report from Fremont, Calif.-based market research firm BIS Research. The market was valued at $122.92 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $725.88 billion by 2031.

Navigating the supply chain within your Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) through the many challenges you face can be complex.

The shift of total joints and orthopedic cases from the hospital to the ASC is becoming more predominant based on several driving factors such as increased surgeon autonomy, favorable outpatient payer policies, advances in medical technology, and improved health literacy among the patient population. Surgeons who were initially undecided are now looking for ways to capitalize on this shift. However, with all the critical requirements to establish a successful outpatient total joint program, many are left wondering where to begin.

Medtronic recalled a brain aneurysm stent device because of a risk of malfunction linked to 10 serious injuries and two deaths. 

Supply chain management will continue to play an even more critical role for ASCs in the coming months. By embracing a clinically integrated supply chain, ASCs can work with their distributors to reduce costs while providing high-quality patient care.

From Boston Scientific acquiring Israeli company Lumenis' surgical business in a $1.07 billion deal to General Electric warning its margins and revenue are hurting from supply chain challenges, here are eight supply chain updates making headlines in the past week.

Looking for cost-saving opportunities in your Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)? Every Electronic Health Record and Practice Management system offers a set of standard reports.

Every Electronic Health Record and Practice Management system offers a set of standard reports. How can you quickly search through all of that data to find new ways to save money in your ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?