Becker's Healthcare January 31, 2025
Geogy Vennikandam, MD, COO of Chicago-based GI Partners of Illinois, joined Becker’s to discuss five of the ASC growth opportunities for GI groups he focuses on.
1. Increasing procedure volume
Expanding the range of procedures performed in ASCs is crucial for long-term growth, particularly as CMS and private insurers approve more procedures for outpatient settings.
“That means expanding eligible procedures as CMS and private insurers approve them and leveraging minimally invasive techniques to shift more inpatient procedures to ASCs,” Dr. Vennikandam said.
He also cited a “high degree of different procedures,” moving to the GI setting, including gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy.
2. Leveraging technology
Technology remains a critical driver of ASC efficiency and clinical outcomes.
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