Today is the first episode of our new three-part series on Staffing Strategies for ASCs! Over the next few episodes, we’ll discuss key staffing considerations that can help surgery centers build and maintain a strong workforce. The healthcare industry is dealing with unprecedented staffing shortages right now, so I’m hopeful that everyone will be able to walk away from this series with some new ideas to use.

Today, we’re kicking things off with Mayte Rechani to discuss Selecting the Best Agency. Many ASCs haven’t tapped into staffing agencies yet, so Mayte will break down what to look for in an agency, how to ensure reliable coverage, and other key factors to consider.

After my conversation with Mayte, we’ll switch to our Data & Insights segment. HST released our annual State of the Industry report in September, which analyzed client data from 590 surgery centers. Today we’ll spend a few minutes breaking down how often outstanding patient bills are worked post-date-of-service.

Resources Mentioned:

HST’s State of the Industry Report – https://www.hstpathways.com/resources/surgery-center-industry-report/

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