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, performing a variety of complex outpatient procedures that demand exact coding. Even minor inaccuracies can […]

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 financial sustainability. Embracing data-driven methodologies is no longer optional—it’s essential for success. Here’s a comprehensive […]

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 innovative strategies, ASCs can reduce costs, optimize revenue, and leverage performance benchmarking to drive improvements. […]

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 this blog, we will explore these issues in detail and provide practical strategies to help […]

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 the latest surgical techniques. That’s why strong leadership is essential. But great leaders don’t just […]

5 Tips for Mastering Surveyor Interactions in Your ASC By Allison Stock, JD, RN, CASC, Chief Operations Officer, SMP Having surveyors come to your ASC can feel a bit stressful. But it doesn’t have to be! The right approach can transform the survey experience into a positive and productive opportunity for your team. Here are […]