A recent study conducted by Healthcare Bluebook™ found that “ambulatory surgery centers reduce the cost of outpatient surgery by more than $38 billion dollars per year by providing a lower-cost site of care compared to hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs).”
That’s a statistic worth celebrating during 2016 National ASC Week (August 8-12). In recognition of the significant role that ASCs play in the evolving era of value-based healthcare, let’s break down four ways that ASCs control costs through efficient operations.
To read about the 4 ways ASCs control costs, click here.
[Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on SourceMed’s blog.]
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.