Becker's Healthcare January 11, 2023
Riz Hatton

As elective procedures continue to shift to the ASC setting, the growth of surgery centers seems inevitable, but the movement is not without its challenges.

Four healthcare leaders connected with Becker’s to answer, “What does 2023 have in store for the ASC industry?”

Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for length and clarity.

Carlos Bagley, MD. Director of UT Southwestern Spine Center (Dallas): I think the industry will continue to see tremendous growth as the residual impact from the COVID-19 pandemic and inflation exert additional economic strain and pressure in the healthcare sector. I see these forces accelerating the shift to the ASC environment for some organizations that have been reluctant to make this pivot.

Ruth Bedwell, BSN. Clinical...

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