Becker's Healthcare September 23, 2022
High patient deductibles are shifting the way physicians deliver care, according to Eric Anderson, MD, a pain management physician in Lewisville, Texas.
Dr. Anderson joined Becker’s to discuss the biggest disrupters of the ASC industry and what procedures he sees migrating to the ASC setting.
Editor’s note: This interview was edited lightly for clarity and brevity.
Question: What’s the biggest disrupter of the ASC industry?
Dr. Eric Anderson: I think the biggest disrupter is going to be the ever-increasing high patient deductibles. This squeezes the pain management space in the ASC setting for procedures that could be done in...