HOPDs vs ASCs: 3 common procedures

More than 80% of surgeries are now performed in an outpatient setting, according to the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association.  ASC procedures are almost always less expensive than in hospital outpatient departments. 

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Here are how three common procedures stack up between ASCs and HOPDs, according to analysis of recent data from AmSurg:

Knee arthroscopy: 

ASC: $410

HOPD: $723

Cataract surgery:

ASC: $2,304

HOPD: $3,499

Colonoscopy: 

ASC: $925

HOPD: $1,224

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.

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Is ambulatory care healthcare’s big margin engine? 4 leaders weigh in

Wednesday, July 29
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Presenters: Joe Ganley, athenahealthJeffrey Flynn, CASC, Gramercy Surgery CenterBryan Tsao, Access Center, Loma Linda University HealthJason Zepeda, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, CommonSpirit HealthGreg DeConciliis, PA-C, CASC, Boston Out­Patient Surgical Suites

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