A Surgeon’s Experience Opening His Own ASC  

From accreditation to insurance panel enrollment to staffing, and more, building your own ASC is not for the faint of heart.

By Rene Luthe

Keratoplasty Goes to El Salvador

One surgeon's role in a crusade to bring corneal tissue for treatment and training.

By Rene Luthe

Speed Up Your Surgical Efficiency

Tested tips from facilities that operate as well-oiled machines.

By Rene Luthe

Cataract Cuts and Payment Parity for ASCs Discussed at OOSS Symposium

Mike Romansky, JD, outlined key federal policy and reimbursement challenges for ophthalmic ASCs, including CMS rate errors, payment reform, and new compliance mandates.

By Jennifer Ford, content director

From Turnover Time to Tech Integration: How ASCs Can Operate Smarter      

Experts at AAO 2025 showed how precision timing, digital synergy, and collaborative leadership can drive meaningful gains in ASC performance.  

By Rene Luthe

Letter From the Editor: Tools That Combat Improper Data Entry

Tools That Combat Improper Data Entry

By Audrey Talley-Rostov, MD

Eye On OOSS: The Proposed 2026 ASC Rule Disappoints

The Proposed 2026 ASC Rule Disappoints

By Diane Blanck, MICHAEL A. ROMANSKY, JD