Even if an ASC's supply chain processes are successful, there's always room for improvement, according to healthcare performance improvement company Vizient.

St. Louis-based Woodcrest Surgery Center acquired a 3D visualization system for retinal surgery.

When it comes to storage in the ASC space, it’s all about achieving balance. Whether you have too little space, too much (highly unlikely), or just the right amount, it’s all about maximizing what you have.

ASC developer and operator Sovereign Healthcare has selected medical equipment budgeting and analytics software for its surgery center projects.

Ann Castro, BroadJump's vice president of nonacute sales, weighed in on the top supply chain opportunities and challenges for ASCs.

Ann Castro, BroadJump's vice president of non acute sales, weighed in on the top supply chain opportunities and challenges for ASCs.

  Molly Ehrlich, Vizient's consulting director of advisory solutions for supply chain operations, shared a story on Vizient's blog about an operating room that kept running out of supplies.

In case of emergencies, it’s important for ASCs to ensure they have the information needed to manage situations that arise, according to Cheryl Poplaski, Vizient's senior director of supply chain operations.

Case-costing supply chain for procedures can help give ASCs a better idea of how they can reduce spending, according to Amanda Frith, vice president of supply chain for ASC manager Surgical Care Affiliates.

Strong distributor relationships are vital to ASC success, and a one-vendor approach for your distribution needs can enable a holistic view of your facility. Think of your distributor as a business consultant that can help you to grow and expand. 

Cheryl Poplaski, Vizient's senior director of supply chain operations, outlined what ASCs can do to prepare for supply chain disruptions.

Here are three things supply chain company medline has done in past month or so:

Six supply chain experts shared their insights on how to improve the ASC supply chain with Becker's ASC Review:

Supply chain company Medline has opened a 1.1 million-square-foot distribution facility in Perryville, Md.

Five industry leaders shared supply chain tips with Becker's ASC Review. Here are their insights:

Stephanie Martin, vice president of operations and clinical services for Westchester, Ill.-based ASC manager Regent Surgical Health, shared supply chain tips on Regent's blog.

Keeping an eye on performance metrics can help ASCs increase supply chain efficiency, said Molly Ehrlich, Vizient's consulting director of advisory solutions for supply chain operations.

Supply chain solutions company Inventory Optimization Solutions shared tips ASCs can follow to improve supply chain management on the company's blog.

Surglogs' suite of regulatory compliance solutions will soon be available to the more than 250 ASCs that are part of Riteway Services' network through a new partnership.

The New York Board for Professional Medical Conduct ordered Dennis Daly, MD, to close his surgery center in East Syracuse, N.Y., after he used an unqualified technician during a procedure, Syracuse.com reports.