The future of orthopedic care: Embracing the ASC-urgent care model

KevinMD December 6, 2024
Alejandro Badia, MD

The landscape of orthopedic care is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by rising health care costs, patient demand for convenience, and the increasing popularity of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). As an orthopedic surgeon dedicated to advancing minimally invasive techniques and maximizing patient outcomes, I believe the key to navigating this evolving landscape lies in prioritizing patient access to the appropriate clinician via seamless care delivery. Simply put, “the right clinician at the right time.”

This is where the ASC-urgent care model comes into play. ASCs offer a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional hospital settings for a wide range of surgical procedures, including many orthopedic procedures previously thought unfathomable—i.e., hip replacement, front/back spine surgery, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty. By integrating...

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