Becker's Healthcare April 29, 2024
Becker’s has reported on four hospitals shuttering in the South in 2024.
This could mean a rise in volume for ASCs — ASCs are already booming in the South, particularly in states like Florida and Texas that don’t have certificate-of-need laws stifling growth. The South’s population boom, tax-friendly nature and aging population all contribute to it becoming an ideal location for ASCs and physicians.
“While some patient volumes are shifting to ASCs, the practice owners need to be able to handle this increase in volume and the case complexities, as well as the rising staffing costs,” Ali Ekbatani, DO, executive vice president and American Group president at North American Partners in Anesthesia, told Becker’s. “ASCs, despite the potential...
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