Outpatient surgery named an innovative trend impacting healthcare in 2019

MedCity News said outpatient surgery was one of the five trends affecting healthcare in 2019.

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Here’s what you should know:

1. Payers are educating patients about the benefits of outpatient surgery to reap cost savings.

2. MedCity News recognized ASCs and the advances they’ve made to handle more specialized surgical cases.

3. The report cited studies showing the improved outcomes and lower infection rates associated with ASCs.

4. The report concluded, “Expect to see innovation in 2019 that caters to the needs of these specialized centers.”

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