Here are five things for ASC leaders to know about long COVID-19:
1. Seventeen percent of women have experienced long COVID, compared to 11 percent of men.
2. About 2.4 percent of women have reported symptoms that limit their daily lives, compared to 1.3 percent of men.
3. More than 14 percent of adults have had long COVID.
4. An estimated 4 million individuals have been unable to work because of long COVID.
5. Almost 60 percent of long COVID cases are connected to the original virus from China, while 17 percent were connected to the delta variant and 10 percent to omicron.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
