title: Improving efficiencies in the GI practice of endoscopic ambulatory surgery center.
abstract: The practice of gastroenterology is undergoing sweeping changes that demand improvements in efficiency and effectiveness within the practice and ambulatory endoscopy centers. This article discusses core principles of practice and endoscopic ambulatory surgery center function and management that lead to the improvements in the delivery of efficient, quality care.
authors.affiliation: Gastrointestinal Associates, PC, Knoxville, TN 37950-9002, USA. bfoverholt@gihealthcare.com
authors.forename: Bergein F
authors.initials: BF
authors.lastname: Overholt
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D019985:Benchmarking / Q000592:standards; D004526:Efficiency; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000592:standards; D005762:Gastroenterology / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D016347:Medical Records Systems, Computerized / Q000592:standards; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D013531:Surgicenters