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Are ASCs becoming less physician-friendly?
ASCs are known as nimble, physician-centric organizations founded by surgeons who wanted more control over the surgical episode and patient experience. They often attract new partners and cases because they can cater to surgeon requests. -
Here are the biggest priorities for Prisma Health's first ambulatory CMO
Saria Saccocio, MD, is the first ambulatory CMO of Richland County, S.C.-based Prisma Health. She spoke with "Becker's Ambulatory Surgery Centers Podcast" about her priorities in her position. -
Staff collaboration at a Missouri ASC keeps infection rates low, patient satisfaction high
The Surgical Center at Columbia (Mo.) Orthopaedic Group relies on its close-knit staff for quality outcomes. -
How an orthopedic group, ASC solved staff recruitment, retention challenges
Olympia (Wash.) Orthopaedic Associates has taken a unique approach to solving the challenges of hiring qualified medical assistants and retaining staff: tuition reimbursement for continuing education. -
How one independent ASC focuses on growth amid reimbursement hurdles
Independent ASCs face specific challenges when it comes to payer contracts and opportunities for growth. -
ASCA honors late board member with Lifetime Achievement Award
The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association recently awarded Ann Shimek, RN, its 2021 Nap Gary Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement, according to a May 21 news release. -
Can ASCs keep up with $20K health system bonuses, other incentives for top talent?
Many physicians and medical staff stressed out by the COVID-19 pandemic have left the field, presenting a staff recruitment and retention challenge for all healthcare providers. Health systems are flexing their financial strength to entice top talent. -
10 administrators to know
Amanda Hawkins, BSN, RN, administrator of The Surgery Center of Charleston (S.C.), recently was elected treasurer of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association. -
HST Pathways appoints healthcare technology leader to board of directors
ASC software company HST Pathways recently appointed Nancy Ham to its board of directors, according to a May 25 press release. -
Former ASCA exec named Biosimilars Council director
Steven Selde, former assistant director of government affairs for the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association, was named director of the Association for Accessible Medicines' Biosimilars Council. -
Meet the Florida ASC administrator who 'exceeds all expectations'
The administrator of Pensacola-based North Florida Surgical Center, Jessica Sorsby, has only held her position since July 2020 — but her colleagues say she already has made distinct and sustainable improvements in her center's revenue generation and work culture. -
Why this exec thinks a value mentality can mitigate healthcare inequity
Jacquelyn Cawley, MD, vice president of Population Health & CMO for ambulatory care at BayCare, joined "Becker's Ambulatory Surgery Centers Podcast" to talk about how she works to address inequality in healthcare. -
Despite shrinking pool of independent physicians, ASC execs see chances to grow
Depending on geographic location and specialty, the independent physician market is rising or sinking fast. -
New Jersey ASC Association elects new officers to board of directors
The New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers elected three new members to its board of directors, the organization announced May 19. -
ASCA elects board members and officer — 5 insights
The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association named several board members and a treasurer, according to a May 14 release. -
Surgical Information Systems names new VP of strategic accounts
Medical software company Surgical Information Systems announced Christopher Beavor as the company's vice president of strategic accounts. -
Why are case volumes still lagging? One administrator weighs in
For reasons varying from COVID-19 concerns to job insecurity, many patients still are opting out of elective surgeries. -
Fewer job offers for physicians & more: 5 surveys ASC leaders need to know
A recent survey found that physicians in their final year of training are less likely to receive job offers, likely due to the pandemic. -
3 specialties struggling to recover from the pandemic, according to one administrator
Some ASCs are still experiencing low case volumes more than a year after the onset of the pandemic. -
10 administrators to know
Ellen Jamason, administrator of San Francisco-based Pacific Vision Surgery Center, opened her surgery center to treat underinsured patients in January.
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