$23.7 billion –– The total cost of screening colonoscopies in the U.S. in 2021.
$925 –– The average cost of a colonoscopy in an ASC. Colonoscopies cost an average $1,224 in hospital outpatient departments.
83% — The accuracy of detection of colorectal cancer by a blood test recently approved by the FDA.
1,630 — The projected national shortage of gastroenterologists by 2025.
8% — The expected growth rate of colon cancer among men in the U.S in 2024. The expected growth rate among women is 7%.
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.