March 16, 2017
Adding new business to the ASC, one procedure at a time—Part 3
Total joint procedures are gradually moving to ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) as technology, medical expertise, and cost pressures combine to make the ASC an increasingly attractive alternative to an acute care hospital. The key to success for these and other complex procedures, experts say, is a combination of careful planning, adequate resources, well-screened patients, and reliable compensation.
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