Becker's Healthcare September 23, 2024
The ASC industry is historically fragmented, but slowly consolidating as practice costs soar.
Nearly 2,000 ASCs are now partnered with a national operator — indicative of a shifting ownership landscape in the outpatient space.
Benjamin Stein, MD, an independent orthopedic surgeon who co-founded and is now chairman of ASC development group Capital Surgical Solutions, joined Becker’s to discuss the pros and cons of ASC consolidation.
Editor’s note: This response was edited lightly for clarity and length.
Question: Could you walk me through the pros and cons of consolidation of the ASC industry?
Dr. Benjamin Stein: I’m coming at this at a very specific lens — my focus is really independence and restoring balance toward surgeon leadership and...
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