Becker's Healthcare July 1, 2024
There are several obstacles slowing the migration of gastroenterology procedures from the hospital outpatient departments to ASCs.
James Leavitt, MD, director of clinical quality and outcomes of Miami-based Gastro Health, joined Becker’s to discuss these obstacles.
Editor’s note: This response was edited lightly for clarity and length.
Question: What obstacles are halting outpatient migration for GI procedures?
Dr. James Leavitt: According to a study from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, endoscopic procedures cost on average 55% more at hospitals compared to ASCs. The economic driver should be to move more of these procedures to the lower cost ASC setting especially since outcomes are equal in either setting.
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