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7 ASC MANAGEMENT Because reimbursements in ASCs are significantly lower than in hospital settings, every operational decision must be intentional and financially sound. From staffing levels to implant selection, AdventHealth evaluates each element through a financial lens. "We run the finances first and make a decision as a team — physicians and administration together — on purchases to ensure that it's sustainable," she said. "Cost containment is essential." While the rise of ASCs can create tension — especially when cases shi away from hospital ORs — AdventHealth has worked proactively to manage that balance. e key, leaders say, is proper case selection and collaboration. "ere's tension when it seems like ASCs are pulling cases from the hospital," she said. "But we've really worked together to backfill the hospital with higher-acuity cases and ensure the right cases are going to the ASC. Case selection has been the key area of focus." One of the most distinctive elements of AdventHealth's ASC model is its deep physician engagement. e health system recently partnered with two major physician groups — Cardiology Physicians and North Florida Surgeons — to develop a joint-venture medical office building that includes an ASC. "It's been an amazing partnership," she said. "e physicians are involved in everything — equipment selection, space planning, how we show up in the community. ey're invested literally and figuratively." e engagement has paid off. In the initial round of syndication, 15 physicians invested in the venture, and a waitlist is already forming for the next phase. e high level of buy-in demonstrates how shared ownership and decision-making can foster loyalty and alignment with system goals. "ey've been great financial and operational partners," she said. "In fact, we've taken some of the operational practices from the ASCs and implemented them in the hospital. Having physician partners involved in operations has been hugely beneficial for us." n Delivering More – Every Day At MedVanta we're helping private practices optimize their clinical and financial ROI by leveraging our platform of proven products, services and solutions. We're here to help your practice continue to evolve and thrive in this ever-changing world of medicine, through sharing the knowledge we've gained building solutions for musculoskeletal practices, employers, health plans and consumers. Let's explore how we can work together. C A LL US . W E PROMI SE IT W ILL BE WORTH YOUR TIME . MEDVA NTA .COM | (301) 291-5095 A N E W E R A F O R P R I VAT E P R AC T I C E M E D I C I N E HEAR MORE FROM OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM