Becker's Healthcare May 9, 2022
With low infection rates and fast turnarounds, ASCs are increasingly viewed as ideal sites of outpatient services.
Ten ASC leaders spoke with Becker’s ASC Review on positive signs they see for the industry.
Question: What signs point to a bright future for ASCs?
Editor’s note: Responses were edited lightly for length and clarity.
Jennifer Cabrera. Director of operations at Snibbe Orthopedics (Los Angeles): Particularly through the pandemic, ASCs have proven that they can provide safe and affordable access to care across a variety of specialties. Both patients and providers are more willing and accepting of moving their surgeries to the ASC setting. ASCs in our area are increasing specialties provided, adopting new technologies and working with payers on...