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 patient 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.…
Putting the best providers in the right positions makes all the difference in clinical quality and patient care. A provider who cares deeply about each patient and is supported by clinical expertise is critical to a great patient outcome. Highly qualified anesthesiologists and CRNAs are always sought-after in ASCs, and growing healthcare demands and staffing…
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated healthcare trends that were already gaining momentum, including the adoption of telehealth services, the transition of care to non-acute settings, and the streamlining of facility operations. The healthcare landscape is continuing to change, and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are well-positioned to grow and thrive in the future. Here are…
For ASCs that are focused on growth — whether adding new specialties and cases in existing centers or expanding into new centers — improving operational efficiency is a necessity. Successful scaling is achieved by increasing revenue while reducing or maintaining current expenses. Anesthesia is one critical area that can limit the growth potential of ASCs.…
Staffing shortages are taking a toll on ambulatory surgery centers as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. ASCs have had to overcome numerous obstacles to remain open, staffed, and profitable amid delays, cancelations, and ongoing changes. Now, a year and a half into the pandemic, ASCs are still encountering staffing difficulties, which can lead to overextended resources…
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in wide-ranging challenges for healthcare practices and ambulatory surgery centers nationwide. Some facilities that relied on elective procedures for a majority of their income had to reduce hours, lay off employees, or close completely when those surgeries were deferred. But a surprising silver lining of the pandemic is that it…
The “plus” in CarePlus means going the extra mile according to Ola Tolbert, CRNA and Philip Daigle, CRNA. Whether it was securing much-needed PPE, providing emergency coverage, or providing the critical staffing one center needed when a COVID outbreak dismantled their entire staffing plan, CarePlus stood ready to help their partner centers survive and thrive.…
Chis Caldwell, CRNA and Vice President of Clinical Operations, participated in a webinar with Progressive Surgical Solution to discuss staffing and efficiency. The webinar, How to Rightsize your Anesthesia Team: Efficiency and Functionality in Staffing, recapped top ASC leadership concerns, including: The roles anesthesia services play in an ASC setting Staffing challenges ASC face (and…
During challenging times, leadership and management can make or break a center and its people. CRNA & VP of Clinical Operations Chris Caldwell talks with Ola Tolbert, CRNA and Philip Daigle, CRNA and they look back on lessons learned during COVID including how they managed tough conversations, staffing adjustments, and low volumes. Listen to…