One of the most significant, sector-shaping trends in health care is the migration of care out of the traditional hospital and into lower-cost outpatient settings. Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) market growth reflects this idea. In light of this overarching theme of care shifting into non-traditional settings, the ASC industry has entered into a period of rapid change and fast-paced growth that’s certain to extend into 2025. More private equity investors will turn their attention to … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ambulatory Surgery Center News Stories from 2024
Last year was a pivotal year for the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) industry, marked by transformative trends, groundbreaking innovations and high-stakes decisions that reshaped the landscape. It was also an exciting year for us at Ambulatory Surgery Center News, as we launched in the summer of 2024 with a mission to deliver in-depth reporting and actionable insights tailored to ASC operators, investors, payers, clinicians and other stakeholders. Since our debut, we've brought you stories … [Read more...]
Key Insights from ASC Leaders: The Quotes That Have Defined 2024
You can often take the pulse of any industry by analyzing the words of its leaders. And while there were plenty of interesting quotes from ambulatory surgery center (ASC) leaders in our reporting this year, a few stood out for their thoughtfulness, candor and relevance. From pricing transparency and strategic partnerships, to navigating compliance and the growing shift towards high-acuity procedures, these quotes capture the essence of the challenges and opportunities facing ASCs … [Read more...]
Coastal Orthopedics Chief Physician Dr. Arthur Valadie on Expansion Plans, Emerging ASC Market Dynamics
Florida-based Coastal Orthopedics was nominated Best Ambulatory Surgery Center by U.S. News & World Report, shortly after the team made the decision to expand in a new location. Relocated to its current location in 2022, Coastal Orthopedics' 88,000-square-foot Bradenton headquarters is equipped with same-day surgery technology clinical services, physical therapy, administrative offices and MRI facilities, out of which 16 orthopedic specialists operate. Dr. Arthur Valadie, chief … [Read more...]