The report analyzed claims data from 3.7 million individuals enrolled in Anthem’s affiliated commercial health plans in 14 states.
Three key takeaways:
1. The U.S. healthcare system could realize about $12 billion in savings if 1 in 5 upper GI and colonoscopy procedures shift from HOPDs to ASCs.
2. In 2019, 52 percent of upper GI and colonoscopy procedures were done in an ASC, compared to 48 percent in an HOPD.
3. In 2019, 79 percent of upper GI and colonoscopy procedures done in HOPDs were in counties where an ASC was a viable alternative.
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