Becker's Healthcare February 5, 2025
Aging baby boomers are opening new opportunities for ASC growth.
As of 2024, 1 in 6 Americans are aged 65 and older, a share projected to rise to approximately 1 in 4 by 2035, according to a report from consulting firm Oliver Wyman. This demographic shift is driving increased demand for surgical procedures commonly performed in ASCs.
In response to this growing demand, ASCs are expanding their capacities. Many ASCs are staying open longer, adding days or building additional operating rooms to accommodate more patients.
“The biggest opportunity for growth in the ASC industry over the next five years will be addressing the baby boomers who have been and are continuing to come upon retirement age,” Patrick Garman, Monongahela,...
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