According to the report, independent surgery centers are playing an increasing role in outpatient surgeries, with 32.6 percent of outpatient procedures in 2010 performed in ASCs. ASCs have been steadily gaining in their share of outpatient procedures; in 2000, the percentage of outpatient surgeries performed in independent surgery centers was around 10.2 percent.
Reporter Kris Mamula described ASC care as “a patient-centered approach where the overall experience matters, infections are few and results are good.”
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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.
