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They're medical professionals, not marketing gurus! Every facility wants a full OR to bring in as much revenue and as many patients as possible, but it's tricky to do this without insight on marketing. Our very own Marketing Director, Melissa Gall, outlined a few steps to follow to better market your facility and keep your OR full.   [Read More](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/how-to-market-your-asc-our-marketing-directors-tips-for-success) [![Payment Plans in an ASC](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/hubfs/iStock-1138318122-1.jpg)](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/why-payment-plans-are-important-in-healthcare) 07.01.2020[One Medical Passport](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/author/one-medical-passport) ## [Why Payment Plans Are Important in Healthcare](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/why-payment-plans-are-important-in-healthcare) The twofold goal of every ASC is the same: provide excellent ambulatory care, increase revenue. When we think of growing revenue, we often focus only on filling up the OR and working more efficiently. But payment plans are a crucial way to avoid leaving money on the table.  [Read More](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/why-payment-plans-are-important-in-healthcare) [![](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/hubfs/evaluating%20preadmissions%20solution.png)](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/evaluating-your-pre-admissions-process) 06.28.2020[One Medical Passport](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/author/one-medical-passport) ## [Evaluating Your Pre-Admissions Process](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/evaluating-your-pre-admissions-process) [Read More](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/evaluating-your-pre-admissions-process) [![](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/hubfs/bigboard%20screenshot.png)](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/what-are-patient-tracking-boards) 06.17.2020[One Medical Passport](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/author/one-medical-passport) ## [What are Patient Tracking Boards?](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/what-are-patient-tracking-boards) What exactly are Patient Tracking Boards? What makes them so crucial to have in my facility? [Read More](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/what-are-patient-tracking-boards) [![](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/hubfs/iStock-1058457940.jpg)](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/how-to-recruit-and-retain-top-employees-to-your-asc) 06.10.2020[One Medical Passport](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/author/one-medical-passport) ## [How to Recruit and Retain Top Employees to Your ASC](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/how-to-recruit-and-retain-top-employees-to-your-asc) Getting top talent in the door of your ASC is among the most critical priorities. However, the landscape of recruitment is changing. A recent [survey](https://www.ormanager.com/2019-career-salary-survey/?oly_enc_id=2804C2438178A3W) found that 20% of ASC leaders planned to retire in the next three years. And replacing these leaders is becoming harder and harder, as many young surgeons are recruited directly after residency to large practices or hospitals. What can you do to recruit and retain top talent?  [Read More](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/how-to-recruit-and-retain-top-employees-to-your-asc) [![](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/hubfs/Hunterdon.jpg)](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/1mp-helps-hunterdon-increase-patient-satisfaction) 06.08.2020[One Medical Passport](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/author/one-medical-passport) ## [1MP Helps Hunterdon Increase Patient Satisfaction](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/1mp-helps-hunterdon-increase-patient-satisfaction) Take a look at this video blog from when Medical Passport visited Hunterdon Center for Surgery to hear all about their successes with our solutions.    [Read More](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/1mp-helps-hunterdon-increase-patient-satisfaction) [![](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/hubfs/iStock-507756350-1.jpg)](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/the-challenges-ascs-face-when-creating-a-culture-of-safety) 06.03.2020[One Medical Passport](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/author/one-medical-passport) ## [The Challenges ASCs Face When Creating a Culture of Safety](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/the-challenges-ascs-face-when-creating-a-culture-of-safety) All ASCs strive for top-notch quality and safety. But what if your employees don’t have the perception that you are trying to improve safety? Increasing safety culture starts by acknowledging the barriers and challenges.  [Read More](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/the-challenges-ascs-face-when-creating-a-culture-of-safety) [![Cypress Surgery Center - Ambulatory Software Case Study](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/hubfs/cypress%20blog%20header.png)](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/1mp-case-study-cypress-surgery-center) 05.26.2020[One Medical Passport](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/author/one-medical-passport) ## [Cypress Surgery Center Saves 522 Hours per Year with 1MP](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/1mp-case-study-cypress-surgery-center) ##### *"It is the technology our patients expect. Most \[patients\] love being able to do this online. We have even won over many of our older, more hesitant patients."* ##### *-Joyce White, Administrator at Cypress Surgery Center* With an average of over 900 cases per month, Cypress Surgery Center sought a solution to help them work as efficiently as possible. The center prides itself on its commitment to quality patient care and looked to One Medical Passport to help deliver this level of care while saving time, money, and frustration. [Read More](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/1mp-case-study-cypress-surgery-center) [![](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/hubfs/iStock-1127908239.jpg)](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/how-to-improve-infection-control-in-your-asc) 05.20.2020[One Medical Passport](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/author/one-medical-passport) ## [How to Improve Infection Control in Your ASC](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/how-to-improve-infection-control-in-your-asc) As ASCs prepare to re-open post-COVID-19, infection control is first and foremost on everyone’s mind. What protocols does your ASC have in place to make infection prevention a priority? [Read More](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/how-to-improve-infection-control-in-your-asc) [![](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/hubfs/iStock-1214329173.jpg)](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/top-challenges-for-ascs-in-2020) 05.18.2020[One Medical Passport](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/author/one-medical-passport) ## [Top Challenges for ASCs in 2020](https://blog.onemnethealth.com/top-challenges-for-ascs-in-2020) As healthcare evolves daily, some crucial challenges remain for ASCs. What does the 2020 landscape hold? Consider these key challenges and what to do about them. 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