What’s the difference? In the 1970s, two physicians in Arizona established the first ASC with the goal of providing hospital-quality surgical care in a more convenient and comfortable setting. The idea addressed some very important patient needs – cost, comfort, and convenience—and the idea caught on, with more and more ASCs opening their doors to [...]
Most Americans associate surgery with a stay in a traditional hospital. But for those having same-day surgery or other procedures where the recovery time is less than 24 hours, an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) can be a cost effective and convenient alternative to hospital admission. Technological and medical breakthroughs are transforming what it means to [...]
The Ambulatory Surgical Center Association (ASCA) announces 2011′s National Day. Symbion HealthCare and it 60+ facilities across the US celebrate National ASC Open House Day. The day provides an opportunity for ambulatory surgical centers to share successful outcomes and provide tours of the outpatient surgical setting as well promote further education to communities it serves. The Symbion [...]
In case you missed it, earlier this week Symbion announced a senior secured notes offering in connection with proposed refinancing. The company’s goal has always been to provide the most advantageous capital structure in order to provide capital for our existing markets, enhance growth initiatives and provide a favorable financial structure for itself. This plan will put [...]
Outpatient surgery centers or Ambulatory Surgery Centers have been defined many different ways (Definition of Ambulatory Surgery Center). However, the descriptions aren’t typically from the prospectives of the care provider. We wanted to extend an offer to change that. Please participate in our blog question series regarding your uniqueness from the standpoint of customer service, [...]
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