General Resources
Patient satisfaction is a hallmark of the ASC industry. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General surveyed Medicare beneficiaries who had one of four procedures in an ASC.Patients also choose ASCs for their high level of professionalism and safety.
CIVHC – Center for Improving Value in Healthcare
www.civhc.org
Patient Education
http://www.cascacolorado.com/patient-education
RECENT CASCA STATS
ASCs started more than 80% of their cases on time.
Over 50% of ASCs had fewer than three complications per 100,000 encounters and that
over 50% of their medical staff is board certified.
Perspectives
“The Harmony Ambulatory Surgery Center staff provided outstanding personalized care in a clean, comfortable and quiet setting. I was in and out of the facility in an hour and a half. Definitely an A+ experience.”
—Bobby Thelen, Fort Collins resident
“As physician investors we have daily contact with our employees and input into the quality of care provided at our ASC. This synergism maximizes not only our quality of care, but also the efficiency of our services. Our focus and commitment to our patients helps us to limit their time in our facility. This reduces our overhead and translates into savings of time and money for our patients.”
—Dr. Hugh P. McElwee, Harmony Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, Fort Collins, Colorado
“The ASC model allows us to provide the personalized, quality care we as healthcare providers strive to give our customers.”
—Rebecca Craig, RN, CNOR, CASC, Harmony Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC, Fort Collins, CO