Becker's Healthcare July 25, 2024
As more procedures migrate to ASCs, an increasing number of healthcare players are taking an interest in the outpatient sector. Additionally, several other industry developments may point to a promising future for ASCs.
Here are five good news items for ASC administrators:
1. Burnout is declining. According to a report from the American Medical Association, burnout rates among physicians dropped below 50% for the first time since 2020. After hitting a record high of 62.8% in 2021, only 48.2% reported at least one symptom of burnout.
2. Healthcare executives are looking to outpatient care. In a January survey by VMG Health, 60% of health system leaders, including CEOs, CFOs and other executives, said they are considering outpatient surgery joint ventures...