Becker's Healthcare March 9, 2023
As inflation skyrockets and the orthopedic industry increasingly consolidates, many leaders are worried about the viability of independent spine ASCs
James Chappuis, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Spine Center Atlanta, recently spoke with Becker’s about why he believes there will be a decline in independent spine ASCs.
Question: Will there be more or fewer independent orthopedic and spine ASCs 5 years from now? Why?
Editor’s note: This response was edited lightly for brevity and clarity.
Dr. James Chappuis: Unfortunately, there will be a significant decrease in independent ortho/spine ASC practices. This change will be caused by the constant decrease in reimbursement and the increase in cost...
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