CELEBRATE National ASC Day !

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 [...]

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Symbion Announces Refinance Plan

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 [...]

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What Is Unique About Your Outpatient Surgery Center?

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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4 Steps to More Satisfied Surgery Center Physicians

In a recent post from Becker’s ASC, Jenn Hunara, administrator of the Surgery Center of Allentown (Pa.), an ASCOA facility, discusses how to improve physician satisfaction in a busy ambulatory surgery center. These are items I agree with 1. Talk to them at least once a week. Aim to build a strong relationship with your [...]

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7 Ways to Make and Save Money in Surgery Center Orthopedics

Saving medical supply cost will always be a focus in the ambulatory surgery center setting.  Symbion is proud to re-release a message regarding ways to save money in your ASC.  Symbion facility administrator, John Brock, of NorthStar Surgical Center in Lubbock, Texas, lists of seven ways to make and save money in orthopedics in ambulatory [...]

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