6 strategies to build a nursing pipeline, sustain perioperative workforce
As hospitals and surgical services face an acute nursing shortage, the sustainability of the perioperative workforce continues to be a pressing concern. Several projections show the nursing workforce in the US—as well as globally—remains under strain while surgical demand shows no sign of slowing down. The American Association of Colleges…
Study: Outpatient surgery costs hinge on site of care, network status
Editor's Note Patients and insurers pay far less for outpatient surgical procedures performed at in-network ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) than at hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs), the American Journal of Managed Care October 6 reports. This study, led by Xiaoxi Zhao, PhD, Christopher Whaley, PhD, and colleagues, analyzed commercial claims data…
Artificial disc replacement proves safe, efficient, cost-saving in outpatient spine surgery
Editor's Note Artificial disc replacement (ADR) in the cervical spine can be performed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively in outpatient/ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), Ortho Spine News July 31 reports. The article details research from Steven J. Girdler, MD, of DISC Surgery Center, who reviewed 6 years of data from 1,043 patients…
Health systems accelerate ASC partnerships amid shift to outpatient care
Editor's Note As healthcare continues to transition from inpatient to outpatient settings, large health systems are increasingly forming partnerships and joint ventures to develop and manage ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), Becker’s ASC Review August 16 reports. Per the outlet, health systems have historically been hesitant to embrace ASCs due to…
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