Becker's Healthcare December 8, 2025
From high implant and supply costs to payer reimbursement pressures, ASCs are heading into 2026 with their margins squeezed from every direction.
Greg DeConciliis, administrator of Boston Out-Patient Surgical Suites, joined Becker’s to discuss how new technologies like robotics and AI are driving up procedure costs.
Editor’s note: This interview was edited lightly for clarity and length.
Question: Which margin pressures concern you the most?
Greg DeConciliis: The biggest pressures are supply and implant costs, reimbursement, and staffing. On the supply side, implant prices, especially in orthopedics, spiked during COVID-19 and haven’t really come back down. At the same time, there’s a lot of new technology entering the space. Advancements like robotics, AI and newer products are exciting,...
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