Running an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) is not for the faint of heart. ASC leaders are navigating tight margins, stricter-than-ever quality reporting, lean staffing resources, payer squeeze, and a relentless push to be profitable without proper support. And yet, the ASC market is booming. The number of Medicare-certified ASCs has grown to more than 6,500 nationwide, and with more complex cases shifting outpatient—total joints, spine, and robot-assisted procedures—the pressure to evolve and grow is only getting more intense.
For decades, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) have shown their ability…
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are taking on more high-acuity, same-day…
As we celebrate National ASC Month, it is worth recognizing…