Bain & Company September 23, 2019
Tim van Biesen and Todd Johnson

As outpatient surgery centers perform a growing share of procedures, medtech leaders are rethinking their commercial strategies.

At a Glance

  • The volume of procedures at ambulatory surgery centers is forecast to grow by 6% to 7% a year through 2021.
  • Orthopedic, spine and cardio procedures will increase the fastest through the mid-2020s.
  • Medtech companies’ traditional commercial model is too costly and complex for ambulatory surgery centers.
  • Surgeons at ambulatory surgery centers have a greater propensity than those in hospitals to switch to a competing device manufacturer if offered a discount.

Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are transforming healthcare delivery as well as the market for medical devices and equipment. By focusing on routine, lower-risk procedures in...

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