Becker's Healthcare January 15, 2026
ASCs are entering a new phase of growth driven by new care pathways, staffing models and site-of-care shifts.
From partnerships with orthopedic walk-in clinics to CMS coverage for EP ablation, here are six opportunities ASC leaders are watching.
1. Build referral pipelines through partnerships with outpatient entry points
One of the biggest growth opportunities may be partnerships with outpatient facilities such as orthopedic urgent care centers and walk-in clinics, said Alejandro Badia, MD, founder and CMO of Miami-based Badia Hand to Shoulder Center.
“Once a patient is seen in a hospital emergency room, for example, that patient will likely undergo surgery at that facility, often whether urgent or not,” he told Becker’s. “Collaboration between a convenient walk-in facility, for...
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