Becker's Healthcare February 1, 2023
Patsy Newitt

CFOs are aiming to reduce investment in ASCs, according to the “2023 BDO Healthcare CFO Outlook Survey.”

In 2022, 15 percent of hospitals and health systems planned to decrease investments in ASCs, but that number has jumped to 28 percent this year. BDO cites ASCs becoming less profitable in recent years as the reason behind the decline.

Here are 10 areas where hospitals are increasing or decreasing investment this year, according to the survey, which includes responses from 100 healthcare CFOs.

Investment area

Increase investment

Decrease investment

Partner with a capital provider or operator

Virtual/telehealth

50%

26%

21%

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