ASC News previously reported on Colliers’ research regarding the expansion of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and the projected increase in outpatient services over the next decade. We recently had the chance to talk with Marianne Skorupski, director of the national office of research, and Shawn Janus, the national health care services director, to delve deeper into the report and examine its findings. The conversation below has been edited for length and clarity. ASC News: How do … [Read more...]
ASC Expansion Driven by Technology, Demographic Changes and Strategic Mergers
The health care industry anticipates substantial growth in outpatient services over the next decade as technology progresses, and an aging population demands more frequent and complex care. That’s based on a new report by Colliers on the growth of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Outpatient care is expanding into new regions and service areas to enhance efficiency and patient treatment, creating new opportunities for partnerships and acquisitions for both national and regional hospital … [Read more...]
Report: ASCs Continue to Serve as Strategic Anchors in Health Systems’ Growth Plans
Health systems are sharpening their focus on ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) as the outpatient sector becomes central to care delivery, network expansion and revenue growth. That’s the conclusion of Colliers’ recently released U.S. Healthcare Services Report, which highlights ASCs as a critical lever for systems navigating aging demographics, shifting care preferences and rising costs. Colliers is a global commercial real estate and advisory firm. “The outpatient sector is forecasted … [Read more...]