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This Week In Surgery Centers

Your weekly surgery center podcast

If you’re in the ASC industry, then you’re in the right place. Every week our hosts will recap the latest news impacting ASCs, and share an interesting conversation we had with our featured guest. New episodes released every Tuesday!

The 8-Step Software Evaluation Checklist
byThis Week In Surgery Centers

Kevin Turner is the Sr. VP of IT & Analytics at HealthCrest Surgical Management. He has been in IT for over 30 years and has been through the software evaluation process countless times. Kevin shares with us his repeatable, proven, 8-step process that anyone can use to guide their software decisions. Whether you’re choosing your first system or replacing a legacy tool, this structured approach will help you navigate the process with confidence. With so many vendors and features to consider, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but this step-by-step process will keep you focused on what matters most and make sure all stakeholders are happy with the decision.

In our news recap, we’ll cover the DOJ’s Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force, Ascension’s acquisition of AMSURG, the biggest opportunity for growth in ASCs, and, of course, end the news segment with a positive story about a nurse who uses her own personal tragedy to provide once-in-a-lifetime care.

Recommend 8-Step Process:

  1. Define Business Needs and Objectives
  2. Assemble a Cross-Functional Selection Team
  3. Gather Requirements and Prioritize Features
  4. Research the Market and Identify Potential Vendors
  5. Evaluate and Compare Options
  6. Assess Integration, Security, and Compliance
  7. Review Costs and Negotiate Contracts
  8. Pilot, Test, and Finalize the Decision

Resources Mentioned:

  • ASC Stakeholders Voice Market-Competition Concerns, Ask DOJ Task Force to Cut Red Tape
  • Ascension agrees to acquire Amsurg to expand ambulatory surgery reach
  • The biggest opportunities for ASC growth 
  • From Paralyzed Patient to Spinal Cord Nurse: Rachel Stewart, BSN, RN, Turns Trauma into Triumph

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