Category: Becker’s ASC Review

ASC speaker spotlight: Adamina Podraza, MD. Anesthesiologist at Anesthesia Consultants of Morris; Medical Director of Deerpath Ambulatory Surgical Center

Adamina Podraza, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and medical director of Deerpath Ambulatory Surgical Center in Morris, Ill., where she blends more than two decades of clinical experience with a passion for operational excellence and team-based care. Dr. Podraza’s leadership style centers on empowerment through education. “When every team member understands their value, from front […]

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UC Davis Health to open $589M ASC 

University of California Davis Health in Sacramento, Calif., plans to open a new ambulatory surgery center in July, according to its website. The 262,228-square-foot facility, dubbed the 48X Complex, will house 14 operating rooms, 59 pre- and post-operative recovery bays, 13 single-occupant extended-stay recovery rooms, 96 clinical exam rooms and 19 clinical treatment rooms. The […]

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South Dakota independent physician group to join Sanford Health

Creekside Medical Clinic, an independent, physician-owned group, is joining Sioux Fall, S.D.-based Sanford Health. The clinic is located in Rapid City, S.D., and provides outpatient care, preventive health screenings and an on-site laboratory, according to a June 16 news release from Sanford Health.  Creekside Medical Clinic has provided care for more than 25 years, and […]

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ASCs sound the alarm on block time inefficiency

Amid persistent staffing challenges, shrinking reimbursements and tighter margins an overlooked, and often critical, threat to ASC profitability is inefficient block time utilization, leaders told Becker’s. “One of the most overlooked cost factors threatening ASCs is the inefficient use of OR time, specifically, underutilization or poor scheduling practices,” said Heather Combs, RN, ASC administrator at […]

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The 5 states where RN pay increased the most

California saw the largest increase in the average annual wage for registered nurses from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Across the U.S., the average pay for RNs increased $3,950 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $98,430. Here are the five states with the largest jumps in compensation for registered […]

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Eyecare tech company names new CEO

Sightview, an electronic health record and practice management partner focused on eyecare, has appointed Tycene Fritcher as CEO.  Ms. Fritcher will help implement new technologies to improve its offerings for ophthalmologists and other eye care providers, according to a June 16 news release.  She has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare IT and […]

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How AGA’s new president helps clinicians solve real-world problems

In May, Lawrence Kim, MD, began his term as the 120th president of the American Gastroenterological Association Institute. A private practice partner based in Denver, Dr. Kim has spent years prioritizing diversity in gastroenterology and spearheading the creation of a joint venture in gastrointestinal pathology, helping to establish South Denver Gastroenterology as one of the […]

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The ASC consolidation curve: Predictions from 25 leaders

The ASC industry is at a watershed moment as hospitals and health systems mature their ASC operations, and private equity groups increasingly eye ASC acquisitions for their low-cost, high profit potential.  Twenty-five ASC leaders and physicians joined Becker’s to discuss their thoughts on mergers and acquisitions in the ASC space over the next five years.  […]

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Ophthalmic AI developer closes fundraising round

Amaros, a developer of an ophthalmic AI platform, has closed on a series A financing round.  The additional funding will help the company continue product development, expand commercial partnerships and scale its engineering, clinical and data sciences teams, according to a June 17 news release.  The company’s EvidenceEngine platform integrates data sets including electronic medical […]

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The future of independent rural ASCs

As healthcare consolidation accelerates and operational pressures mount, independent rural ASCs are under threat. These facilities are not only fighting for their survival but also for the health and economic stability of the communities they serve. Across the country, rural ASCs are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. Declining reimbursements, evolving payer mixes, rising operating costs […]

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