Practice Management

When looking to boost the bottom line of an ambulatory surgery center, many administrators look at the supply chain. One of the easiest and most effective ways to save money on supplies is by joining a group purchasing organization. GPOs…

Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), co-chairmen of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, are expected to announce that the supercommittee will not set forth a deal outlining at least $1.2 trillion in cost savings by…

Here are five spine surgeons performing cases in ambulatory surgery centers and why they urge other surgeons to transition into the outpatient setting.

San Angelo, Texas-based Shannon Health System has unveiled an expanded orthopedic center, according to a San Angelo Standard-Times report.

The physicians of Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville (Ohio) and Coshocton (Ohio) Hospital have partnered to open an orthopedic office in Coshocton, according to a Zanesville Times Recorder report.

CMS' Office of E-Health Standards and Services will not initiate enforcement of Version 5010 transaction standards for hospitals, physician practices and other HIPAA-covered entities until March 31, 2012, according to a CMS news release (pdf).

Here are 12 ways ambulatory surgery center leaders plan to improve the experience of their ASC physicians in 2012.

Orthopedic surgeons who are shareholders in their practice receive higher compensation than those who are not shareholders. However, shareholders in the practice also incur more risk than non-shareholders. Is the extra compensation worth the extra risk?

James Nace, MD, joined the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore according to a recent report by The Daily Record.

Here are 10 marketing strategies orthopedic surgeons can apply within and outside of the practice.