By Traci Albers, CEO and Allison Bolger, CFO Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) have become increasingly prominent as healthcare shifts toward outpatient care. Offering convenience, cost savings, and high-quality care, ASCs provide a valuable alternative to traditional hospital-based surgeries. However, opening ...

By Allison Stock, COO, Surgical Management Professionals The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have finalized the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System Rule for the calendar year 2025. ASCs must report on 14 ASCQR Program measures to avoid ...

Navigating Success in 2025: Innovative Strategies for ASCs to Thrive in a Changing Landscape By: Traci Albers, CEO The ASC industry is set to succeed in 2025; it will need innovative thinking and a new approach to age-old challenges.  I ...

Ensuring Coding Accuracy: A Foundation for ASC Financial Health and Compliance By Lauri Kremer, Coding Manager For Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs), accurate coding and billing are the cornerstone of financial sustainability and regulatory compliance.  ASCs operate in a high-paced setting, ...

Innovative Financial Strategies for Surgery Centers: Key Strategies and Solutions by: Traci Albers, CEO and Allison Stock, COO Surgery Centers are integral to the healthcare industry, offering efficient and cost-effective outpatient surgical care. To thrive financially, Surgery centers must adopt ...

Mastering Managed Care Contracting for ASCs: Navigating Trends for Financial Success Authored by: Adena Dorsey, Director Revenue Cycle and Managed Care Contracting and Emilie Todd, Managed Care Contracting and Negotiation Specialist   You want your ambulatory surgery center (ASC) to ...

Improving Patient Outcomes and Practice Profitability: The Power of Data-Driven Orthopedics By Dr Blake Curd In today’s competitive healthcare environment, the strategic use of data is revolutionizing orthopedics. As CEOs, surgeons, and administrators, we deliver superior patient outcomes while ensuring ...

Maximizing ASC Profitability and Efficiency: Key Strategies for Cost Reduction and Revenue Optimization Authored by Allison Bolger, CFO Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are at the forefront of outpatient care, but maintaining profitability and operational efficiency can be challenging. By implementing ...

Optimizing Anesthesia Services: Practical Solutions for ASC Success Authored by Traci Albers, CEO Anesthesia providers face increasing operational and financial challenges including declining reimbursements, rising salaries, and provider shortages, which create significant hurdles for maintaining stability in surgery centers. In ...

ASCs specializing in orthopedic procedures must navigate intricate billing and coding requirements. Oversights in these areas can lead to significant revenue losses. Let’s delve into five common orthopedic billing errors and the best practices that will safeguard your ASC’s financial ...

Growing Great Leaders: The Key to ASC Success  By Allison Stock, JD, RN, CASC, Chief Operations Officer, SMP Running a successful Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) can be challenging. It’s a whirlwind of patient care, complex regulations, and keeping up with ...