Steps to Building a Hybrid ASC/OBL in a Certificate of Need (CON) State

If you’re a physician or investor looking to develop a hybrid Ambulatory Surgery Center/Office-Based Lab (ASC/OBL) in a certificate of need (CON) state, you may be facing some additional regulatory hurdles. Building a hybrid facility in such a state requires careful planning and adherence to specific guidelines. In this article, we’ll outline the steps you…

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Ensuring Safety and Compliance: Understanding CMS Life Safety Requirements for ASC/OBL Centers

The safety and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors are paramount in any healthcare facility, including Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and Office-Based Labs (OBLs). To uphold the highest standards of safety, these centers must adhere to specific life safety requirements set forth by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In this article, we…

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Ensuring Safety and Compliance: Understanding CMS Life Safety Requirements for ASC/OBL Centers

The safety and well-being of patients, staff, and visitors are paramount in any healthcare facility, including Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and Office-Based Labs (OBLs). To uphold the highest standards of safety, these centers must adhere to specific life safety requirements set forth by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). In this article, we…

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Regulatory Compliance and Accreditation – Ensuring Excellence in Hybrid ASC/OBL Operations

In our previous blog, we explored the exciting world of hybrid Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) and Office-Based Labs (OBLs), and how these state-of-the-art facilities are revolutionizing outpatient interventional care. As we continue our journey into the realm of hybrid ASC/OBL development, we now delve into a crucial aspect that underpins their success – regulatory compliance…

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