Same-Day Surgery – September 1, 2019
September 1, 2019
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Surgery Centers Dive Into Bundled Payment Models
In one way, ambulatory surgery centers are perfectly positioned to attract savvy consumers, based on their quality, price, and convenience. But it is not that simple.
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When Creating Bundled Payment Plan, Know Costs, Make Deals
One way to find the right price is to compare rates to published market prices other surgery centers use.
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Rapid Recovery Protocol Shows Positive Results Among ASC Cases
The protocol included mobilizing patients quickly and offering them a hospitality experience during their ambulatory surgery center stay.
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Creating ASC Space for Pediatric Procedures Requires Flexibility
By creating spaces for pediatric procedures, surgery centers can help their communities and give families an affordable alternative to hospital inpatient procedures.
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Presurgery Checklist Keeps Process Consistent
A simple, one-page, presurgery checklist can help a surgery center improve consistency, safety, and patient care and well-being.
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Researchers Investigate Possible Connection Between Anesthesia, Urine Retention
The compelling findings from a recent study may mean surgery centers could avoid using certain anesthesia agents that contribute to urinary retention.
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Investigators Analyze Medicare Readmission Rates
A study of postsurgery outcomes revealed that readmissions decreased among a Medicare population in the 2008 to 2016 period, but declines were not as much as expected.
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Staff and Surgeon Recruiting
Recruiting staff at surgical facilities, both personnel and surgeons, is not much of a problem for some hospitals and ASCs, but it can be a daunting hassle for most.
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ASCs Can Earn Certification for Total Joints and Spine Surgeries
Certification is for surgery center, but also considers facility competency and surgeons’ proficiency.
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AAAHC Leaders Explain Inner Workings of 1095 Learn to Drive Program
A new learning management system for ambulatory healthcare organizations provides easier and immediate access to tools, resources, workshops, and online classes.