Becker's Healthcare October 18, 2024
From cost savings to surgical advancements, seven ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what’s hopeful for the future of ASCs.
Question: What makes you hopeful for the future of ASCs? Why?
Editor’s note: These responses were edited lightly for clarity and length.
Shakeel Ahmed, MD. CEO of Atlas Surgical Group (St. Louis): Our biggest strength is our growing role in providing high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. ASCs offer convenience to patients, quicker recovery times and 3 to 4 times lower costs compared to traditional hospitals, making us increasingly attractive. It is difficult to deny the cost savings of outpatient centers. In addition, I have seen advancements in surgical technology and the rise of minimally invasive procedures over my last twenty...
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