Becker's Healthcare March 31, 2025
The ASC industry is undergoing significant shifts in performance, efficiency and patient payment patterns, according to HST Pathways’ latest State of the Industry Report.
The report, which analyzes data from 590 ASCs in 47 states, highlights five key trends shaping the future of outpatient surgery:
1. Cardiology is booming, but revenue per case is slipping
Cardiology continues to gain traction in ASCs. Between 2023 and 2024, the average operating room time for cardiology cases fell by 28%, dropping from 48 minutes to 34.7. The report credits this efficiency to improved workflows and...