Becker's Healthcare July 29, 2022
Michael Boblitz, CEO of Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic, connected with Becker’s on July 28 to discuss the benefits of specializing care.
Editor’s note: Responses were edited lightly for clarity and brevity.
Question: What trend should ASCs jump on next to be successful?
Michael Boblitz: Quality, outcomes and financial performance are critical success factors for ambulatory surgery centers. The concept of the clinically focused factory is well-documented and demonstrates specialization leads to more efficient care with reduced variation and better outcomes. A historical challenge with surgical care whether that be in the hospital or an ASC is the multispecialty model makes it extremely difficult to compete.
Spine and joint replacement services have historically been performed predominantly in the hospital setting mingled...
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