Becker's Healthcare February 19, 2024
High labor costs paired with worker shortages have been affecting ASCs’ ability to staff their centers.
In the last year, 56% of ASCs have seen an increase in volume, but 68% of facilities are still having a more difficult time recruiting experienced operating room nurses, according to a 2023 survey from ORManager.
The trend is reflected nationwide. U.S. companies saw the highest level of job cuts in January since early 2023 and the lowest planned hiring level for the month since 2009, according to a report from CNBC.
Additionally, labor costs are...