Becker's Healthcare December 16, 2021
It has been 21 months since ASCs were asked to halt elective procedures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in March 2020 and focus resources on treating patients with the virus. Yet COVID-19 continues to affect surgery center operations and strategy in a significant way, and the aftershocks will continue into 2022.
Seven observations based on conversations with administrators across the U.S. and featured on the Becker’s Ambulatory Surgery Centers Podcast:
1. Shortages related to the COVID-19 pandemic elevated the cost of supplies and required administrators to develop multiple procurement channels.
2. Staffing shortages across the healthcare industry as the pandemic wears on have boosted staff salaries and turnover rates. ASCs found it challenging to recruit and retain staff when...
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