Last year was a pivotal year for the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) industry, marked by transformative trends, groundbreaking innovations and high-stakes decisions that reshaped the landscape. It was also an exciting year for us at Ambulatory Surgery Center News, as we launched in the summer of 2024 with a mission to deliver in-depth reporting and actionable insights tailored to ASC operators, investors, payers, clinicians and other stakeholders. Since our debut, we've brought you stories … [Read more...]
Site-of-Care Shifts Continue as Outpatient Procedures Migrate to ASCs
The U.S. health care system continues to become more decentralized. As part of that trend, health care services continue to trickle down from hospitals and health systems to freestanding entities, including ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). While the pace of such site-of-care shifts feels fast, it has actually been a gradual process. And ASCs have likely yet to feel the full force of the procedure volumes headed their way in the not-too-distant future, recent insights from the Advisory Board … [Read more...]
DISC Surgery Center Teams Up with Dr. James B. Chen to Offer Joint Replacement Services as Part of Expansive Growth Plan
DISC Sports & Spine Center has partnered with Dr. James B. Chen, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee joint replacement. Chen is nationally recognized for his work in advanced technology and robotic techniques, giving DISC confidence in the total joint replacement program he is introducing at its Newport Beach, California, facility. DISC Sports & Spine Center provides comprehensive care in spine, orthopedics, pain management and sports medicine. With surgery centers … [Read more...]
‘Recruitment Is More Competitive Than Ever’: As Race for Physicians Heats Up, ASCs Must Adopt More Flexible Workforce Strategies
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) often lack sufficient critical staff, which can negatively impact patient care. In today's ultra-competitive, post-COVID market, a focused medical recruitment strategy can be instrumental in attracting top talent to fill open positions faster, industry insiders told ASC News. “The first thing to remember is that physicians aren't just producers; they're pivotal team members whose insights and expertise drive the success of our ASCs,” James H. Becker, CEO … [Read more...]