In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which severely disrupted the supply of intravenous (IV) solutions in the United States, ambulatory surgery center (ASC) operators are thinking more seriously about resilience.   The recent fluid shortages were a major challenge that taught operators valuable lessons about supply chain vulnerabilities, Dr. Vishal Mehta, president and managing partner at Fox Valley Orthopedic Institute, said at a recent industry conference. Fox Valley operates multiple ASCs in … [Read more...]