Technology could streamline processes Originally published by ASC Focus magazine. Written by: Robb Webb In the early 1900s, Frederick Winslow Taylor penned the famous Principles of Scientific Management Theory. In it, he described how to optimize the way work gets done and studied the tiniest of tasks, leading to the division of labor and establishment…
Four considerations for ASC’s preparing to harness the trend Originally published by ASC Focus magazine. Written by: Chris Bishop and Christopher Nanson, MD Total joint replacement (TJR) surgeries have been steadily migrating from inpatient to outpatient settings in recent years, and that trend is building momentum even faster than previously anticipated. We believe that at…
We are proud to recognize 16 team members for going above and beyond and demonstrating our RISE values: Respectful Caring, Integrity, Stewardship, and Efficiency. Regent Surgical Health’s RISE program was created to develop a values-driven culture to help our team stay focused on the goal of leveraging our expertise while partnering with physicians and hospital…
High Plains Surgery Center became the first ambulatory surgery center in Wyoming to offer the newest generation of minimally invasive robotic surgery in an outpatient setting. The da Vinci X system can be used on a wide range of outpatient procedures benefiting patients through smaller incisions, greater precision, fewer complications, and greater satisfaction. “The new…
Regent Surgical Health’s RISE program inspires a values-driven culture that helps our clinical, financial, and operational team members stay focused on delivering service the Regent Way and setting a high standard for the entire industry. We recognized more than 20 team members in Q3 for going above and beyond and exemplifying our values: Respectful Caring,…
While lower reimbursement for the exact same procedures done at hospitals is a reality for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), superior operating efficiency and meticulous accounting make continued sector growth possible. Case costing is one such accounting method, focusing on capturing the costs of supplies used but indirect costs could be rolled in as well. But corralling…
Remember Blockbuster? An early leader in home entertainment, the video rental superstar boasted more than 9,000 stores across the nation in the early 2000s. But now the chain is gone, and Netflix, which was an unknown starlet in Blockbuster’s heyday, now has a market cap of $165+ billion. A new white paper from Regent Surgical…
When it comes to opening or developing a new ASC, there are scores of things to consider. We provide five dos and don’ts for opening or developing a new ASC including trends that impact efficiency and success. Stephanie Martin, VP of operations, believes the shift toward hospital-physician ASC partnerships is driven by the industry’s challenging reimbursement…
Already a thought leader in the shift to value-based care, Regent Surgical Health has launched a bundled payment strategy within the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) marketplace. As part of the program, the company plans to begin managing episodes of care with a bundled payment approach in multiple markets. “When a bundled payment opportunity comes in,…
Top issues facing ambulatory surgery center (ASC) leaders were addressed by a panel of experts at Becker’s Spine Review’s recent 15th Annual Spine, Orthopedic & Pain Management-Driven Conference in June. The panel included Regent’s Chief Development Officer Jeffrey Simmons, as well as leaders from two ASCs — Jack Jensen, MD, Founder of Houston-based Athletic Orthopedics…