Becker's Healthcare September 20, 2024
From site-neutral payment reform to consolidation, four ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the market trends shaping the ASC industry.
Question: What market dynamics are affecting ASCs the most right now and why?
Editor’s note: These responses were edited lightly for clarity and length.
Deann Davis. Administrator of Surgical Care Center (Painesville, Ohio): Cost effectiveness and the convenience of outpatient care are affecting most ASCs right now. Reduced overhead expenses and the elimination of the need for inpatient care, which contribute to more affordable healthcare without compromising the quality of medical services provided. Patient preference and advancements in surgical techniques also reduce the need for prolonged hospitalization which is cost-effective.
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