Becker's Healthcare August 22, 2024
ASCs offer several benefits compared to that of traditional hospital settings, however, there are several perks touching various aspects of care that patients, clinicians and health systems alike may not be aware of.
Becker’s connected with Beth LaBouyer, RN, executive director at the California Ambulatory Surgery Association, to get insight on some lesser-discussed ways health systems can benefit from ASCs.
Editor’s note: Response has been edited lightly for length and clarity.
Question: What unique advantages do ASCs offer compared to traditional hospital settings, and how do these benefits impact patient outcomes and satisfaction?
Beth LaBouyer: ASCs provide an efficient and specialized environment for surgery that allows patients to recover faster and more comfortably. Because ASCs focus only...