Becker's Healthcare August 4, 2023
ASCs must overcome several roadblocks to maintain operations and be successful.
Andrew Lovewell, CEO of Columbia (Mo.) Orthopaedic Group, connected with Becker’s to answer, “What is the biggest problem ASCs face today?”
Andrew Lovewell: The biggest problems ASCs face today are labor shortages (particularly anesthesia right now), Medicare payer issues and prior authorization issues.
The staffing issues in the healthcare space are not new. Today’s shortage of anesthesia providers has been compounding for years and has turned into an incredible challenge for all. Not only is it difficult to find anesthesia coverage, finding coverage that understands and embraces the priorities and workflow of an ASC are seemingly impossible....
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