The number of Medicare-certified, single-specialty gastroenterology ASCs grew by 122 nationwide from 2018 to 2023, according to data from a March Congressional status report on ASC growth.
In 2018, there were 1,071 single-specialty GI ASCs in the nation, with the number growing to 1,193 in 2023. In both years, single-specialty GI ASCs made up 21% of all ASCs in the U.S.
In 2023, single-specialty ASCs, as a whole, accounted for 68% of ASCs nationwide. In 2018, gastroenterology and ophthalmology multispecialty ASCs accounted for 179, or 4% of all ASCs. In 2023, that number grew to 220.
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.