Becker's Healthcare March 9, 2023
Several hospitals are off to a rough financial start in 2023, which has forced some to permanently close their doors.
Becker’s has reported on five hospitals that closed or announced plans to close in the last two months. The reasons for these closures include declining revenue and reimbursement challenges.
On one hand, these closures could increase case volume at ASCs and bring in opportunity.
“As hospitals evaluate and close or ramp down in specific service lines, it can be a real opportunity for ASCs to capture new volume in a variety of specialties,” Jennifer Misajet, RN, a former hospital leader told Beckers. “While service expansion may require ASCs to purchase specialty equipment and train staff,...
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