What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You: Ambulatory Surgery Software Security Explained
One of the top questions regarding ambulatory surgery software is data privacy and security. With just one click, cybercriminals can gain access to a network of data. If this happens at your ASC, the results can be devastating.
Total Joint Procedures Post-COVID-19
Over 250 ambulatory surgery centers in the U.S. offer outpatient total joint replacements. With costs for ASC joint replacements at 40% less than the cost of inpatient replacements, more and more ASCs have adopted the procedure in recent years.
How ERAS Concepts Can Improve Your ASC
A surgical protocol called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) has been shown to significantly improve patient satisfaction and outcomes. The protocol focuses on a few key strategies outlined in this article. Overhauling processes to ERAS…
What Trends You Need to Consider in Your ASC Design
The physical environment of your ASC can have a significant impact on your bottom line, patient satisfaction, and efficiency. Consider how your ASC facility is working—or not working—for you.
Understanding The Difference Between 1st Party and 3rd Party Patient Collections
As the patient has become the third-largest payer in the country; balance after insurance has skyrocketed. Providers need to rethink their strategies to improve patient collections and save costs as receiving patient payments on time can be…
Patient Satisfaction: Our Top 5 Tips
Patient satisfaction can make or break the success of your ASC. As an anesthesiologist, I broke down 5 changes you can implement to keep your patients happy without costing you anything! Here are my thoughts:
How Surgery Centers Can Navigate Post-Lockdown Staffing Issues
Staffing during the pandemic has been a key concern, but post-lockdown staffing has its own challenges as well. Post-lockdown, surgery centers are seeing a higher case volume and a huge backlog of cases. Some staff members are taking a vacation…
The Impact of Video in Healthcare and Surgery Centers
From unpacking jargon to efficiently communicating care instructions, using video in healthcare can have substantial positive impacts. When it comes to your surgery center, how can video make a difference?
Why Your Patients Expect Videos
In today’s technological landscape, it’s rare to find someone who doesn’t have a smartphone. Gone are the days of television being the only source of video content—now, nearly everyone has a pocket-sized computer where they can stream hours of…
Best Practices for ASC Patient Engagement
An overwhelming amount of evidence has shown that better health outcomes occur when patients are actively engaged in their care plan. While this might seem like an obvious statement, keeping patients engaged can be challenging. What can your ASC do…
Remote Call Centers Make Sense Now More Than Ever
While no one could have truly predicted the impact Coronavirus world have on the world; Mnet has continued to be committed to working alongside the medical community as they strive to stabilize the healthcare system while keeping the lines of…
1MP Announces Ambulatory Surgery Everyday Heroes Program to Celebrate the Unsung Heroes in Outpatient Surgery
One Medical Passport is pleased to announce the first round of their new initiative to help celebrate the unrecognized heroes in outpatient surgery: The Ambulatory Surgery Everyday Heroes Program. In every Ambulatory Surgery Center, there are…
How to Drive ASC Staff Satisfaction
In healthcare, patient satisfaction is always a top priority. But what about team member satisfaction? At its core, strong employee engagement leads to reduced turnover, increased revenue, and even higher patient engagement. Consider the following…
How Digital Transformation Can Enhance Patient Experience
Digital transformation is a buzzword in many industries—including healthcare. When you ask leaders how to best leverage technology in healthcare, you’ll get many different answers. Before you invest in overhauling your digital strategy, your ASC…
It’s the New Normal - Reinvent Your Surgery Center
ASCs and surgical facilities were already facing a variety of challenges brought about by increased patient financial responsibility and by a changing reimbursement landscape, but COVID-19 has either brought new challenges or magnified existing…
The Importance of Tray Management
Running a surgery center requires a range of equipment. In most cases, ASCs can’t afford to purchase every instrument needed for a wide range of procedures. Coupled with a lack of storage space, most ASCs opt to use at least some loaner equipment.…