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 […]

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 strategic approaches that optimize revenue, control costs, and enhance operational efficiency. Here, we explore actionable […]

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 be financially successful. In today’s healthcare landscape, that means paying close attention to managed care […]

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 […]

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 health. Let’s delve into some common orthopedic billing errors that plague ASCs and explore actionable […]

Unlocking the Potential: The Significance of Optimizing Your ASC’s Revenue Cycle Author: Traci Albers, CEO, Surgical Management Professionals In the intricate world of healthcare, optimizing your Ambulatory Surgery Center’s (ASC) revenue cycle isn’t just a financial imperative—it’s a strategic necessity that impacts every facet of your operation. A finely tuned revenue cycle ensures your ASC […]