Strategic Planning
Realize Your OBL or ASC Vision — With AVA as Your First and Most Trusted Partner Embarking on the journey to establish your dream office-based lab (OBL) or ambulatory surgery center (ASC) is both [...]
Trust? Is that important in a clinical work environment?
Yes, trust is extremely important in a clinical workplace. Building and sustaining trust is foundational to a positive and healthy work culture. This significantly impacts patient care and [...]
Why Revenue Cycle Management Is More Critical Than Ever in a Vascular OBL/ASC Setting
With the impending changes from the “Big Beautiful Bill” and new reimbursement figures on the horizon, there’s one undeniable truth: revenue isn’t going to manage itself—especially not in [...]
Building Something Bigger: A Letter to the Physician Dreamer
We get it. That fire inside you isn’t just about medicine, it’s about mission. You didn’t go into vascular care to clock in and out at someone else’s facility. You have a vision. Maybe it’s [...]
From Dream to Disaster? Avoiding the Pitfalls of Outpatient Ownership
Opening your own outpatient center is one of the most rewarding steps you can take as a physician. But here’s the hard truth: about one in three Office-Based Labs (OBLs) fails, and nearly half [...]
Breaking Free — Why Physicians Are Embracing Outpatient Ownership
In today’s healthcare landscape, more physicians are asking a powerful question: “What if I didn’t have to rely on the hospital system anymore?” Whether it’s the push for autonomy, lifestyle [...]
Welcome Scott Snyder to American Vascular Associates!
We’re excited to announce that Scott Snyder has joined American Vascular Associates as our new leader in Talent Acquisition. Scott brings with him more than 20 years of experience in building, [...]
Business and Corporate Models for Interventional Radiology in the Office-Based Lab and Ambulatory Surgical Center Setting
By Jan Dees, CEO Emeritus, and Phil Smith In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, interventional radiology (IR) has emerged as a transformative force, offering minimally invasive [...]
American Vascular Associates Welcomes Michael Licata as Chief Executive Officer
Tampa Bay, Florida — American Vascular Associates proudly announces the appointment of Michael Licata as its Chief Executive Officer, ushering in a new era of leadership and innovation for the [...]