The anesthesiologist shortage will likely not end anytime soon. Yet for ambulatory surgery center (ASC) operators, there are fixes that can help keep their centers running smoothly, such as collaborating with anesthesia providers, balancing payer mixes and making sure operating rooms are functioning efficiently. “In the past, anesthesia, surgeons and surgery centers often had a contentious relationship,” Alfonso del Granado, administrator of Covenant High Plains Surgery Centers in Lubbock, … [Read more...]