Lessons Learned from Opening a New ASC Dedicated to TJR and Complex Procedures

Since opening its doors in early 2018, Oregon Surgical Institute (OSI) has delivered high-quality, outpatient outcomes to total joint replacement (TJR) patients. The center of excellence designed for complex procedures is dedicated to TJR, spine, orthopedics, and pain management. Recently, two of OSI’s partner surgeons, Dr. Jim Ballard and Dr. Chris Nanson, shared what they’ve learned…

Illinois ASC Completes 500th Total or Partial Joint Replacement Surgery

Illinois Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery Center (ISMOSC) recently completed its 500th total or partial joint replacement surgery. Focused primarily on total knee and total hip replacements, the Morton Grove-based ambulatory surgery center (ASC) completed its first total joint replacement (TJR) procedure in late 2015, following thorough advance planning and a strong contractual agreement with Blue…

Economics Drive Healthcare Toward TJR in the ASC

Final installment on state-of-the-art Oregon Surgical Institute’s first year success Rapid change in the healthcare industry is creating both challenges and opportunities for ambulatory surgery center (ASC) leaders, and the surgeon-partners at Oregon Surgical Institute (OSI) are no exception. Dr. Jim Ballard and Dr. Chris Nanson were instrumental in conceptualizing and creating OSI, which opened…

ASC Surgeons Discuss TJR Patient Process

Second installment on state-of-the-art Oregon Surgical Institute’s first-year success With just over a year in operation as Oregon’s first ambulatory surgery center dedicated to total joint replacement (TJR) and other complex orthopedic procedures, the surgeon-owners at Oregon Surgical Institute (OSI) have honed processes related to patient experience and patient selection, along with a common core…