Becker's Healthcare July 16, 2021
ASCs will be an asset to providers, payers and healthcare organizations in the coming years, according to Matt Kraemer.
Mr. Kraemer, orthopedic service line administrator for Northern Arizona Healthcare in Flagstaff, spoke with Becker’s ASC Review on how these three players will shape ASC competition.
Question: What are your bold predictions for the ASC industry in the next five years?
Matt Kraemer: I am confident that the ASC industry will only get more competitive and important for organizational development in the next five years. This will be driven by three things: healthcare organizations, insurance companies and providers.
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