Becker's Healthcare February 21, 2025
From rising operational costs to shifting market dynamics, Arizona’s ASCs are facing a complex mix of challenges.
Danilo D’Aprile, CASC, president-elect of the Arizona Ambulatory Surgery Center Association and vice president of business development at Merritt Healthcare, joined Becker’s to discuss the issues impacting ASCs in Arizona.
Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
Question: What factors are most impacting the financial sustainability of ASCs in Arizona?
Danilo D’Aprile: In Arizona, two key factors come to mind. First, operational costs are a significant financial challenge for ASCs, which is a national issue. Supply chain disruptions, such as the recent shortages of fluids due to hurricanes, have exacerbated this problem.
On a broader scale, costs associated...
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