The number of ASCs nationwide is growing rapidly headed into 2024, with over 11,000 Medicare- and non-Medicare-certified facilities across the country.
Here are nine key industry statistics for ASC leaders to know headed into 2024, according to data from market intelligence firm ASC Data published in August:
1. The number of Medicare-certified ASCs in the U.S.: 6,179
2. The number of non-Medicare-certified ASCs in the U.S.: 5,173
3. Number of single-specialty ASCs: 3,142
4. Number of multispecialty ASCs: 3,037
5. Current number of ASCs under development: 247
6. Physician-owned surgical hospitals in the U.S.: 135+
7. ASC management and de novo companies in operation: 60+
8. Percentage of surgeries performed in the outpatient setting: 80%
9. Annual Medicare savings created by patients choosing ASCs: $4.2 billion