Becker's Healthcare November 18, 2025
An outpatient or ASC setting can lead to a better experience for everyone involved, from the surgeons to the patients to the staff, according to one executive.
As more orthopedic procedures move off of the Inpatient Only List, surgery centers are becoming more important for boosting orthopedic practices’ efficiencies and outcomes.
David Fitzgerald, CEO of Albany, N.Y.-based OrthoNY, which operates three surgery centers in New York, recently connected with Becker’s to share the orthopedic trends he’s watching, how to successfully transition procedures to ASCs and why outpatient settings work.
Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
Question: What are some of the big trends in the orthopedic and ASC space that you’re following...







