ow.ly/PG3x50Q0IQK Taking the same model of specialization and ambulatory focus that comes with ASCs and office-based procedures and applying it to anesthesia becomes a competitive advantage. Today we explain why.

Patients are increasingly savvy to the benefits of ASCs and office-based procedures, but it can still be confusing. Ambulatory anesthesia providers can help explain the nuance of policy in perioperative conversations alongside their surgeon partners. ow.ly/lVVl50Q2GjP

ow.ly/BeuE50Q3yzi With the explosive growth of ASCs and office-based procedures, properly capturing PTR remains crucial. When considering an outsourced anesthesia provider, make sure they don't just track patient transfer rate, but they disclose it as a point of pride.

The findings underscore precisely why we're such avid supporters of ambulatory surgery centers, clinics, and office-based surgical practices. Survey here: ow.ly/pC2w50Q77XS

Knowledge is power, but sometimes folks don't even know where to begin to ask questions. That's why we have a free ebook that covers everything you ever wanted to know about starting an office-based surgical practice and were afraid to ask. thescope.ams-md.com/ebook-download/

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Scope partner practice Mobile Anesthesiologists has launched their annual food drive for the Greater Chicago Food Depository! ow.ly/8Vbm50Qf4vc In addition to direct donation drive, Mobile is donating $1 from every anesthetic delivered during December to the drive.

New Blog: ow.ly/NEO150Qg4Jj Today marks the launch of The Scope's deep dive into how access to data can influence the "ground game" of ambulatory surgery as much as it shapes systems, by empowering clinical leadership with information they can use.

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ICYMI over the holidays: ow.ly/5rQa50QhW6o While a far cry from the hopes of ASC and office-based practices, it's an indicator that regulators are beginning to see the light on the benefits of ambulatory spaces.

New Blog: ow.ly/GSoa50QiOab Our data series continues with a brief look at identifying KPIs! It's more than just tracking data, it's finding the data your clinical and business teams can use to meet their goals.

A good grasp on policy is a critical step towards success for organizations of any size. This piece from Beckers will help get the ball rolling for your 2024. ow.ly/NvG450QjKLt

Solutions discussed include freestanding dental ASCs, in office anesthesia via a licensed anesthesia provider, a better inclusion of dentists in the larger health picture of a community, and, as always, public policy advocacy. Read more from the ADA here: ow.ly/bSGV50QkIcg

2024 is going to be an exciting year for the Scope. To get started, let's look back at some of our podcast highlights with innovators and leaders across the ambulatory surgery and anesthesia spaces. ow.ly/u3S050Qnu2T

From Anesthesiology News, a warm read about building a more effective culture in the OR or procedure rooms, on a Tuesday where most of the country is socked in with bad weather: "Shakespeare, the OR And the Bank of Goodwill" ow.ly/hpnB50Qp9YF

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New Post: ow.ly/74cl50QrMfa For millions of patients, the best site-of-service for outpatient procedures are ASCs or offices. Even hospitals are building out new facilities to embrace the model, but payers remain slow to embrace this low cost, high quality path.

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New blog: ow.ly/pmM850QuruX Welcome to part 3 of our ongoing data series where we go step by step on identifying and taking action on data to help ambulatory surgical practices and groups not just survive, but thrive.

"As of January 1, primary shoulder replacements are approved by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to be performed in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) environment." ow.ly/lVlp50QytHP