Becker's Healthcare July 3, 2024
Patsy Newitt

Gastroenterology procedures make up 10 of the 25 most common procedures performed at ASCs, and leaders continue to look to these procedures to facilitate growth.

James Leavitt, MD, director of clinical quality and outcomes of Miami-based Gastro Health, joined Becker’s to discuss the best practices for ASCs performing GI procedures.

Editor’s note: This response was edited lightly for clarity and length.

Question: What are the biggest opportunities for growth in outpatient ASC endoscopy?

Dr. James Leavitt: The most obvious and easiest way to increase growth in outpatient endoscopy is to optimize scheduling within the ASC. Appropriate block time allocation is essential. If certain physicians are not using at least...

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