August 18, 2021

Outpatient surgery centers serve as a transformative model for surgical services nationwide. Not only is the US struggling to overcome a costly healthcare system, but also how to maintain the mental and emotional well being of patients and their family members pre- and post-surgery.  In this article we’ll discuss some of the main benefits that outpatient surgi...

May 26, 2021

Clients commonly ask the question, why an ambulatory surgery center?  You may have had this same question in mind as well. Let’s go over 3 main reasons patients select ambulatory surgery centers over hospitals for their procedures.  

1. Patients want more one-on-one time with doctor...
   
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September 13, 2018

According to Sg2 predictions, Outpatient surgical volume is expected to grow 15 percent across the U.S. over the next decade. Physicians and health systems alike are developing outpatient strategies to address the shift of surgical cases to the ambulatory environment. Taking your ASC strategy to the planning and development stage can be overwhelming. To ensure your ASC strategy execution is sm...

December 14, 2017

How to Prepare for Surgery:

1. Follow your physician’s instructions about not eating or drinking before your surgery or procedure.
2. Complete required documents and bring them with you to inform your doctor of medications, supplements, medical history, etc.
3. Dress appropriately. Do not wear any makeup, contact lenses, nail polish, perfume, lotion, jewelry and/o...
   
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November 9, 2017

Ambulatory Surgery Centers, also known as ASCs, are freestanding healthcare facilities focused on providing outpatient surgical care. Outpatient surgery offers significant benefits over inpatient surgery. The shorter stay makes it more appealing as well as the normally lower price point.

August 24, 2017

Ambulatory Surgery Centers- also known as ASCs- are healthcare facilities focused on providing same-day surgical care. These centers are freestanding and may be owned by physicians or a joint venture partnership between physicians and a local hospital.  Since 1970, ASCs have shown an extraordinary ability to improve quality and customer satisfaction while consistently reducing costs. Motivated...

July 28, 2017

EXECUTION To carry out fully, to perform properly or skillfully the task required to complete instructions or a plan. Practice Partners’ focus is on de novo surgery centers or taking your existing surgery center to the next level of success.  A de novo or turn-around ASC project requires Vision, Acumen, Leadership and Understanding, and most impo...

July 27, 2017

UNDERSTANDING Knowledge of or familiarity with a particular thing or skill in dealing with or handling something Practice Partners knows the ASC industry, but more importantly, we understand the industry.  Combining industry intelligence with an understanding of your vision and expectations, we develop a strategy that integrates your practice with ...

July 26, 2017

LEADERSHIP An act or instance of leading, guidance or direction.  Leading by example, Practice Partners has developed a hands-on leadership culture by being involved in day-to-day operational aspects of every surgery center. We focus intently on open communication and leading physician and hospital system partners through the devel...

July 25, 2017

ACUMEN Keen insight.  The Practice Partners senior leadership team has the business acumen to understand how all the moving parts work together in a successful surgery center.  We combine your vision with our expertise and industry insight to develop and operate a surgery center with financial and clinical success. Practice Partners’ Acumen b...

July 24, 2017

The act or power of anticipating that which will happen or may come to be. Practice Partners leadership and management approach is forward-looking, consistently anticipating what the future holds in the ambulatory surgery center industry.  We are at the forefront of what’s new, what’s next and what’s better for physicians and hospital systems partners in ...

June 30, 2017

Although shoulder and joint replacement is less common than knee or hip replacement, it is still just as successful in relieving joint pain. If nonsurgical treatments like medications and activity changes are no longer helpful for relieving pain, you may want to consider shoulder joint replacement surgery. Joint replacement surgery is safe and effective procedure to relieve pain and help you resu...

June 26, 2017

If you are wanting to make changes to your revenue cycle management but not sure where to start, take a look at these 4 tips.

1. Trend Your Healthcare Data

You cannot manage what you do not measure. The first step to improving is to identify areas for enhancement. Combining data ...

June 7, 2017

Since its formation, Practice Partners in Healthcare has developed a customizable process on how to develop a personalized ASC. Practice Partners is a one-stop ASC solution – we develop new centers, take existing centers to the next level and turn around struggling centers. This process is tailored to the needs of the physicians or center.

Phase 1- Project...