Athens (Ga.) Orthopedic Clinic opened its new joint and spine ASC on Aug. 18.
The 10,000 square-foot ASC is modeled after a hospital environment with two operating rooms, according to an Aug. 14 news release. It is equipped with Mako SmartRobotics and offers minimally invasive and reconstructive spine care.
CEO Michael Boblitz said he hopes the ASC can be a “relief valve” for hospitals who see spine and joint patients in the emergency department.
“We’re continuing to grow, but more importantly, we’re constantly improving access to care,” Mr. Boblitz said in the release. “Hospitals are under tremendous pressure, and their focus must remain on the most acute, complex and critically ill patients. By expanding outpatient services, we’re helping relieve that burden and ensuring our community can access specialized care faster and closer to home.”
