The trend of moving medical procedures from hospitals to outpatient settings is picking up speed in almost every realm of health care. Driven by advancements in medical technology, changes in reimbursement policies, and patients looking for less invasive and more cost-effective care options, ambulatory surgery center (ASC) operators are at a unique precipice with the opportunity to expand their care networks. Cardiovascular procedures have seen a significant increase in being performed … [Read more...]
From Hospitals to ASCs: The New Frontier in Advanced Spinal Surgeries
Not too long ago, patients in need of complex spine procedures would find themselves wandering through sprawling hospital complexes for surgeries and follow-up appointments. That experience is now happening less frequently for many individuals, however, as the types of spine surgeries that once only took place in traditional acute care hospitals shift into the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) setting. The trend is likely to continue, too, according to ASC executives who specialize in spinal … [Read more...]