Becker's Healthcare November 20, 2025
The ASC industry has been steadily growing throughout 2025, with at least 74 ASCs announced, completed or constructed in the first half of the year alone.
While the industry overall is projected to experience further expansion and growth over the next several years, it also faces significant labor, cost and regulatory challenges.
Good news
1. Certificate-of-need updates: Several recent updates point to increased support in several states for the repeal of certificate-of-need laws, which critics claim have long-stifled healthcare competition, especially in the ASC space
In North Carolina, for example, an ophthalmologist has been embroiled in a five-year-long legal fight against the state laws, which he claims are unconstitutional. The lawsuit has sparked discussion among lawyers and healthcare...
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