Becker's Healthcare March 1, 2024
Outpatient revenue for hospitals and health systems jumped 10.6% year over year in January, as hospitals continue to see more complex procedures become safe in the outpatient setting, according to Syntellis.
Some health systems are developing ASCs while others are partnering with national chains. It requires a financial investment to build a new surgery center, which won’t achieve the same reimbursement rates as hospitals or hospital outpatient departments. The costs associated with employing physicians is also on the rise, and hospitals with tight margins are contacting local physicians and surgery centers with creative ideas for partnerships.
“Hospital systems continue to face significant headwinds from payers and employers to aggressively shift elective patients into lower cost settings, such as spine and...
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