DISC Surgery Center, a provider for high-acuity outpatient spine and joint procedures, is planting its flag in Florida for the first time. The California-based ambulatory surgery center (ASC) network, backed by management company TriasMD, will open a new facility in West Palm Beach later this year – its sixth ASC overall and first outside of the Golden State. The DISC Surgery Center at West Palm Beach will include three operating suites, seven pre-op rooms, five PACU bays and an on-site … [Read more...]
Patient Selection: How ASC Operators Can Ensure a Safe Surgical Experience
For ambulatory surgery center (ASC) operators, everything comes down to making sure patients get the right care in the right place. As more complex procedures are moving into the outpatient setting, it is important to understand the factors that may make a patient a good fit for outpatient surgery. Ambulatory Surgery Center News connected with Dr. Glenn Snyders, medical director and head of anesthesiology at DISC Surgery Center in Carlsbad, to go over some of the best patient selection … [Read more...]
ASC Pipeline: Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists Opens New Surgery Center; DISC Surgery Center at Tarzana to Open in Q3 2025
LOS launches new ASC Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists (LOS), the largest orthopedic and spine care provider in Acadiana, has opened a new ambulatory surgery center in Lafayette. The LOS Surgery Center features eight operating rooms and two procedure rooms equipped with the latest surgical technology, including robotics, and is designed to support a broad spectrum of orthopedic, spine and joint replacement procedures. The center will serve as a regional hub for outpatient musculoskeletal … [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...]