Terre Haute Surgical Center

Terre Haute Surgical Center is an outpatient surgical facility operating as part of the Center for Specialty Surgery network, which manages physician-owned ambulatory surgery centers across multiple states. The center generates revenue through facility fees for outpatient procedures in specialties including general, orthopedic, neurological, gynecological, and plastic surgery, billing both insurance providers and self-pay patients. Located in the Honey Creek area of Terre Haute, Indiana, it serves a regional patient base primarily referred by local physicians and self-referred individuals seeking cost-effective alternatives to hospital-based surgery. With an estimated 50-100 employees, the center competes with larger hospital systems by emphasizing physician ownership, personalized care, and lower overhead costs. As a strong EBP prospect, the center could save approximately $65,550 annually (58 employees × $1,190) through tax credit optimization, representing meaningful recurring savings that directly impact operational profitability. The Chief Operating Officer, as the decision-maker for operational efficiency and cost management, would be motivated by the opportunity to reduce fixed labor-related expenses without affecting patient care quality, thereby improving margins in a competitive outpatient surgery market. Implementing EBP would also enhance their ability to attract and retain skilled clinical staff by offering a more competitive benefits package, addressing industry-wide challenges in healthcare talent acquisition and retention.