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April 3, 2024

ASC Wellness Checkup: A Conversation with LeftCoast Healthcare Advisors

Regular checkups are essential for maintaining good physical health, The same principle applies to overall health of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Routine checkups for ASCs are crucial for maintaining quality healthcare services and ensuring long-term financial stability. This podcast explores the components of an ASC "Wellness Checkup” with a focus…
Michael McClain
Podcasts
January 10, 2024

The Importance of Doing Your ASC Homework

When creating a new ASC, it's vital to grasp your value, plan ahead, and thoroughly do your research. This podcast covers recent changes in the ASC landscape, important factors for stakeholders in ambulatory surgery, and the qualities of successful ASC partnerships. Becker’s Hospital Review, Published (May 2023) Venue: Becker’s Hospital…
Mile275
Articles
January 8, 2024

Navigating Pharmacy Planning for Your New ASC: A Chat with MedServe

Like many other aspects of building out a new ASC, the pharmacy planning process demands plenty of strategic planning to ensure seamless operations and compliance with regulatory standards. From designing the layout to, obtaining necessary licenses, every aspect plays a pivotal role in providing excellent patient care. https://medserverx.com/insights/navigating-pharmacy-planning-for-your-new-asc-buildoutnbspnbsp
Mile275
Podcasts
January 8, 2024

Opening an ASC: Navigating Payer Contracts

When developing a new ASC, strong payor contracts are essential. But you only get one chance to sign your first payor contracts, so make sure you understand your value, have a plan, and do your homework. This podcast discusses how to initiate payer conversations, positioning yourself to get the best…
Mile275
Podcasts
January 7, 2024

Opening an ASC: Managing the Regulatory and Certification Process

Understanding how the regulation and certification process works for new surgery centers can be very overwhelming, as rules change from state to state and specific certifications depend on others. This podcast breaks down the entire process, including the fundamental agencies to know, the order in which to obtain your certifications,…
Mile275
Podcasts
January 6, 2024

Assessing the “health” and sustainability of your ASC

Just like people, a healthy ASC needs frequent checkups, maintaining the health and wellness of an ASC requires constant effort. This podcast discusses some of the ways you can keep your ASC in tip top shape by addressing problem areas within your organization and being aware of common pitfalls to…
Mile275
Podcasts
January 5, 2024

Thinking Outside the ASC Walls: Optimizing Clinical Operations

While many associate clinical operations with the hours a patient spends at the surgery center, true mastery involves understanding that the process starts well before and extends beyond. This podcast explores best practices in enhancing healthcare experiences by optimizing clinical operations, collaborating with physicians and staff, and tracking key outcomes.…
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Events & Past Presentations
March 21, 2024

ASCA 2024 Conference (April 17-20, Orlando)

January 10, 2024

2023 WASCA Annual Conference (November 2023)

January 8, 2024

2023 Annual CASA Conference (September 2023)

January 7, 2024

2023 WASCA NW Symposium (August 2023)

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