Becker's Healthcare February 6, 2024
In an increasingly consolidating landscape, independent ASCs still have a seat at the table.
Operating an independent ASCs has become harder than ever. In an environment with less than optimal reimbursements and rising operating costs, partnering with private equity or a health system can be an enticing deal.
“As an independent ASC, as we transition to the higher acuity ortho and spine cases, it is becoming very apparent that remaining independent is becoming impossible, as we have absolutely dismal rates, no scope of negotiating anything at our scale — with the insurers or the vendors — and the personnel costs are out of control,” Jayesh Dayal, MD, an anesthesiologist at White Flint Surgery in Rockville, Md., told Becker’s. “For 2024,...
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