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A new retrospective study from DISC Surgery Centers adds to the growing evidence that even the most complex spine procedures can be safely shifted into the ambulatory setting – while delivering meaningful cost savings for payers and better experiences for patients at the same time. The 203-patient analysis, led by orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Steven Girdler, examined anterior-posterior lumbar interbody fusions (ALIF + PSF), commonly known as 360° fusions, performed at a single outpatient … [Read more...]

Already looking ahead to 2026, ambulatory surgery center (ASC) leaders are making plans for where they’ll put their dollars to work. Outpatient demand continues to climb, and with the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) steadily opening the door to more procedures in the ASC setting, operators are thinking carefully about how to match that growth with the right investments. To get a better sense of what’s on the radar of surgery centers, ASC News asked operators to pull … [Read more...]

Prior authorization has long been one of the most frustrating challenges in outpatient surgery.  For ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), where speed and access are supposed to be big advantages, prior authorization often feels like the opposite, sources told ASC News. And even with the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and major payers promising change, ASC leaders and technology vendors say the problem is still very much there. “Prior authorizations have been the bane … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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 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...]

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...]