ASC News

Here are five numbers to know about private practice versus employment:

While ASC owners are hopeful for growth and expansion in 2024 and more procedures shift to the outpatient setting, there are still roadblocks ahead. 

Beginning in 2024, Generation Z will make up a larger portion of the U.S. workforce than baby boomers for the first time, according to a Dec. 5 report from CNBC based on a forecast report from job search website Glassdoor. 

The U.S. ASC market is expected to reach $53.67 billion by 2028, according to the "U.S Ambulatory Surgical Centers Market — Focused Insights 2023-2028" report released Dec. 11.

Around 36% of hiring managers admit to lying to candidates about their possible role or the company during the hiring process, according to a new report from resumebuilder.com. 

While the gender gap between male and female physicians is getting smaller, it still sits at 29%, according to Medscape's 2023 "Physician Compensation" and "Female Physician Wealth & Debt" reports. 

The U.S. healthcare and social assistance sector added 93,200 jobs in the month of November, the most of any sector, according to a Dec. 8 report from CNBC.

The Leapfrog Group has announced the top 27 ASCs in the U.S., comprising facilities across nine states. 

Here are five updates on the rising cost of healthcare for ASC leaders to monitor:

Florida is struggling to grapple with its physician shortage, ABC affiliate WEAR News reported Dec. 7.