Becker's Healthcare October 18, 2024
Jitander Dudee, MD, an ophthalmologist at Lexington, Ky.-based Medical Vision Institute, joined Becker’s to discuss 12 factors that are raising concerns for future ASC growth.
Editor’s note: This response was edited lightly for clarity and length.
Question: What scares you for the future of ASCs? Why?
Dr. Jitander Dudee: Several factors raise concerns about the future success of ASCs in the U.S. While ASCs remain an important component of the U.S. healthcare system, multiple external pressures — financial, regulatory, operational and competitive — are likely to shape their future success. ASCs will need to adapt by leveraging efficiencies, improving patient outcomes, and aligning with the evolving landscape of value-based care to remain competitive in the coming years.
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