Author: Patsy Newitt

In an increasingly consolidating industry, ASCs must remain sharply focused on cost containment, according to Raghu Reddy, chief administrative officer of Cumberland-based SurgCenter of Western Maryland. 

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Cardiology procedures are continuing to migrate to the ASC setting, leaders said at a March 22 California Ambulatory Surgery Association summit with payers and industry stakeholders. 

While the ASC industry as a whole has opportunity for growth, Raghu Reddy, chief administrative officer of Cumberland-based SurgCenter of Western Maryland, is concerned about the lack of accountability for payers.