Becker's Healthcare October 23, 2025
Francesca Mathewes

ASCs are attractive to both physicians and patients for their affordability, convenience and flexibility. Yet many ASCs are still behind the innovation curve when it comes to workflow and patient experience.

Les Jebson, administrator of Prisma Health’s Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute in Columbia, S.C., recently joined Becker’s to share his thoughts on where ASCs are lacking in innovation.

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

Question: What areas of the ASC industry are overdue for innovation?

Les Jebson: Areas of ASCs that are overdue for innovation are predominantly in workflow and the patient experience. ASCs are generally more efficient and cost-effective than hospitals. However, many still rely on outdated administrative systems...

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