Robotic surgery has moved from cutting-edge to commonplace. The question is no longer whether to use robotics but when to introduce it and how to ensure adoption is efficient, affordable, and seamless for surgical teams. Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are increasingly adding robotics to their service lines, driven by the growth of orthopedic procedures and […] The post Integrating robotics for outpatient surgery: What ASC leaders need to know appeared first on OR Manager.| OR Manager
Office-based surgery (OBS) is one of the fastest-growing care settings in the US. From ophthalmology and dermatology to gastroenterology and even orthopedics, more procedures once limited to hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are now being performed in medical office suites. Among many factors, the growth is being fueled by transitions to OBS that are […] The post Office-based surgery offers new outpatient opportunities appeared first on OR Manager.| OR Manager
Stress and burnout are more than workforce concerns; they are patient safety issues. Research shows a clear correlation between healthcare provider stress and medical errors. For instance, Zabin et al, a 2023 More » The post How holistic services strengthen a culture of safety in the OR appeared first on OR Manager.| OR Manager
Growth is the goal in any ASC—growth in volume, growth in profits, and often growth to new locations. For DISC Surgery Centers, which just opened its| OR Manager