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“When we discovered that Cooper needed to have a tonsillectomy performed this past August, we were relieved to know that our doctor would be performing the surgery at Northwest Michigan Surgery Center. We've now had three occasions to visit the facility and they've all been wonderful. They greet you with a smile, are very prompt and keep you well-informed. The staff provided extraordinary care and support before, during, and after the surgery. It's a well-oiled machine” - Julie Clark, Traverse City CAPTION: (L-R) Julie Clark, Cooper Clark and Richard C. Schultz, Jr., M.D.
Quality Care. Lowest Cost. Higher Standards. 4100 Park Forest Drive • Traverse City, MI 49684 • 231-392-8900 • 877-392-9800 Northwest Michigan Surgery Center was developed by local physicians, in a unique partnership with Munson Medical Center, to create a state-of-the-art surgical care center. A Center that is patient-focused, driven by exceptional outcomes. Quality Care. Like the Clarks, when you and your physician determine that Northwest Michigan Surgery Center is the right facility for your surgery or procedure, we stand ready to serve you...with the exceptional care that you deserve. Julie really appreciated how the nurses, and our real-time location system, kept her up-to-date throughout the procedure. “It’s very reassuring to know what’s going on at all times. I knew when Cooper was in surgery, when the procedure was complete and when he was in recovery. With so much communication and information, the stress and worries were greatly reduced. It was a great, great experience.” By only performing same day surgeries and procedures, Northwest Michigan Surgery Center is able to provide the highest level of care and jump-start the healing process by allowing patients to recover in the comfort of their own home, surrounded by family and friends. Today, Cooper is back in school and back to enjoying his electronic devices. Lower Costs. As in the case of the Clarks, our highly-specialized approach to outpatient surgeries and procedures allows us to lower the cost of health
care and pass along direct savings to patients through lower copays and out-of-pocket expenses. Private insurers, Medicare and Medicaid, and employers also benefit from the lower costs. According to the ASCA, Medicare saves $2.5 billion annually when surgical procedures are performed at an ambulatory surgery center instead of a hospital outpatient department. Highest Standards. Northwest Michigan Surgery Center is subject to rigorous oversight and independent inspections to assess compliance with both state and national clinical, operational and quality standards. In addition to state and Medicare standards, Northwest Michigan Surgery Center is also recognized by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), the national leader in accreditation of ambulatory surgery centers. We are also a proud winner of the prestigous Voyance 2012/2013 APEX Quality Award, recognizing healthcare organizations that demonstrated the highest level of excellence in patient satisfaction and overall care over the past 12 months. To learn more about Northwest Michigan Surgery Center, please go to: surgerytc.com To learn more about the ambulatory surgery center industry, please go to: ascassociation.org MyNorth Medical Insider
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