By: Bri Driggers and Juan Arredondo

In our final webinar of the Outpatient-Based Lab (OBL) series, Regents’ industry experts Raif Erim and Sheila Sferrella sat down with attorney Ken Davis to discuss the legal and financial implications of owning and operating an OBL or Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC).

This session covered hot topics such as splitting Interventional Radiologists (IR) from a group, what issues to consider before enrolling with Medicare, and more.

By: Juan Arredondo and Bri Driggers

When considering the establishment of an outpatient-based lab (OBL) or a freestanding Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), it is crucial to consider the nuances and challenges associated with each along with regulatory and compliance issues. 

This blog post summarizes the points discussed in our webinar about the key factors that drive the decision-making process, such as procedure requirements, ownership models, reimbursement structures, regulations, staffing, and equipment. Additionally, we will explore the differences in patient experiences between ASCs and OBLs.

​"I think lifelong learning and mentoring has been my quest," Sheila Sferrella claims.
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Sheila's passion for education and drive to learn new things have served her well over her 40-plus-year career in radiology. She trained as a radiology tech at the University of Maryland and joined the University of Maryland Medical System after graduation. By day, she spent most of her time performing neuro CT, MR, and interventional radiology procedures. However, when she wasn't working, she found the time to earn an MBA from Johns Hopkins. 

By: Juan Arredondo and Bri Driggers

In part three of our free webinar series, Regulatory & Compliance Issues, RCCS President Melody W. Mulaik took the lead to discuss the nuances and challenges of opening and operating an outpatient-based IR lab (OBL) from a regulatory and compliance viewpoint. In this online webinar, Raif Erim and Sheila Sferrella joined her to discuss valid points for those considering an OBL versus an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). 
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This blog summarizes the important points mentioned in the online webinar such as advantages and disadvantages from a compliance standpoint, reimbursement differences, documentation, tax requirements, and much more. Learn why now is a critical time to consider OBL opportunities in the market.

By: Juan Arredondo and Bri Driggers

Thinking of opening an Outpatient-Based Lab (OBL)? There are a few things you should consider prior to investing time and capital in the set-up process. The online webinar we held this month, “How to set up an OBL,“ answers questions related to this topic and covers several important notes you may not have previously thought about. 
The experts at Regents have over 25 years of experience improving performance, positioning, and consulting healthcare organizations for success. During the webinar, Regents Executive Vice Presidents Raif Erim and Sheila Sferrella used their expertise in the industry to answer the following questions relating to OBLs:

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By: Bri Driggers and Juan Arredondo

In the online webinar, Compensation Analysis and Fair Market Value (FMV), Regents Executive Vice Presidents Raif Erim and Sheila Sferrella, along with RCCS President Melody W. Mulaik, provided their unique perspectives on the pros and cons of Outpatient-Based Labs (OBL) for interventional services.

Raif and Sheila are top experts on setting up outpatient facilities and ensuring efficiency. The webinar pointed out important points whenever considering OBLs that could be deciding factors for your healthcare practice. If you are considering an outpatient-based IR Lab or are curious about them, we invite you to read our five-part webinar series.