The ASC market has demonstrated steady growth over the last several years, and it is projected to continue its expansion throughout the next decade. ASCs now perform more than half of all outpatient surgical procedures in the United States. According to recent analyses, ASC surgery volume is expected to increase by 15% by 2028…
At CarePlus, we understand the complexities of anesthesia management. We have three primary strategies we utilize to simplify the anesthesia management process to ensure both patient and ASC satisfaction. Specialized Service The foundation of our service is compliance with health and safety measures. On top of that foundation, we build specialized processes rooted in…
When we talk to ASC leaders, we often hear that anesthesia scheduling is one of their primary stressors, particularly lack of flexibility when needing to change start times or accommodate an add-on case. Administrators describe this issue as “reliability” or “flexibility”, whereas surgeons frustratingly cite “unnecessary day-of-service cancellations.” No matter how you label…
Consumer ratings are a metric for every product and service. Those with “good” marks are no longer good enough in today’s world. Anything less than a “very good” or “excellent” average is a failing grade. Ambulatory Surgery Center’s customer satisfaction surveys typically contain one question specifically about anesthesia. Despite this factor, the anesthesia experience has…
Ambulatory surgery centers regularly face challenges in maintaining an efficient revenue cycle — from staffing shortages and variable caseload volumes to healthcare coverage changes and payment delays. Anesthesia is a key element of patient care that impacts an ASC’s financial stability. Here are three important ways that professionalized anesthesia management can contribute to an efficient…
Better data and collaborative efforts come along with the potential for increases in volume. Tracking a multitude of clinical, financial, and operational metrics provides insight into each center’s distinct challenges as well as their improvements over time. Additionally, due to our extensive network, CarePlus can benchmark acquired data against similar centers to help identify areas…
Ambulatory surgery centers continue to encounter challenges, such as payment delays and staffing shortages, when it comes to maintaining an efficient revenue cycle. The COVID-19 Pandemic made things worse as many non-emergent procedures were postponed or canceled altogether. Anesthesia is an important element of patient care that can either help or hinder an ASC’s financial stability.…
Adding a new provider to your ambulatory surgery center team is a big decision — one that has a major impact on patient satisfaction, staff morale, and the quality of clinical care. Today, the healthcare hiring environment is more competitive than ever, particularly for positions that were already in high-demand, like anesthesiologists and CRNAs.…
For 2021 ninety eight percent of our patients rated their anesthesia experience as very good or excellent. As an anesthesia management partner to our clients, we hold ourselves to the highest standards and regularly solicit feedback, so we continue to evolve to meet – and exceed – expectations. Our survey asks three simple questions of…
Has your practice recently experienced an increase in canceled cases? While patient no-shows and unforeseen medical issues inevitably occur, many lost cases can be prevented with the right anesthesia partner. There are major factors to consider when assessing your practice’s efficiency. Patient choice and satisfaction, the cost of canceled cases, as well as employment challenges.…