Today, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are playing an increasingly important role in the country’s healthcare system, with almost 70% of surgical procedures...

The practice of nasal decolonization — the application of a topical bactericidal agent in the nares to help prevent infection — should seem familiar to patients who...

It’s been a busy couple years for gastroenterology centers, providers and staff who perform colonoscopies....

Last year was another grind for leaders of outpatient surgery centers....

I loved playing sports growing up, and I believe that doing so provided me with valuable life skills such as work ethic, teamwork and leadership....

Joint replacement surgery no longer signals a pause in the active pursuits of energetic, Type A fireballs....

Whether you’re repairing a torn ACL for a 20-year-old college athlete or a 50-year-old pickleball prodigy, steering clear of opioids for these orthopedic surgeries...

In the ever-evolving landscape of outpatient surgery, sports medicine stands out as a dynamic and promising field....

Fans of the only-a-quarterback-away New York Jets were rightly full of hope when future Hall of Fame signal-caller Aaron Rodgers took the field at MetLife Stadium...

When I was an undergraduate at the University of Notre Dame, I had a roommate who was a philosophy and theology major, a very thoughtful guy who went on...

Welcome to A Day in the Life of an Administrator, our online column, where we sat down with Deidre Frizzell, BSN, RN, director of clinical services...

As an ASC administrator, I hold a special place in my heart for those team members—— who have been instrumental in running and elevating the success of our surgery...

This is the time for giving — giving thanks, giving praise and giving gifts. A scarf for Aunt Martha, a tie for Uncle Sam and the newest toy out there for the nephew or niece....

Stepping into the role of an ASC infection preventionist without any prior experience or training felt like setting sail in uncharted waters....

The holiday season is upon us, and there’s no better time to shower your dedicated staff with gifts to show your appreciation for their hard work....

Nurturing and maintaining a vibrant, positive culture remains essential for an ASC and can largely determine whether it flourishes or it fails....

Where has this year gone? As our lives get increasingly hectic with all the excitement and stress of the holidays, don’t forget to wrap up your quality plan....

Communication plays a vital and often underappreciated role in the healthcare equity equation....

Whenever I think about the holidays, I think about the Simpsons or, more accurately, I think about the Simpson Family Christmas Letter....

Feeding busy hard-working staff is a common tactic leaders use to show their appreciation and boost morale....