Becker's Healthcare November 4, 2022
One of the largest concerns ASC leaders are facing right now is a lack of staffing going into the next calendar year. According to a report from VMG Health, many ASCs have to spend a quarter or more of their net operating revenue on employees to stay ahead of shortages.
Staffing shortages have plagued ASCs since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, but even as the economy has started to recover, healthcare staffing has not.
“As we continue to hear about staffing and supply chain, these two aspects of healthcare operations can really be a challenge. There is no way to “cut corners” on qualified staff when candidates are limited, so ASCs must find a way to improve...