A growing number of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are being built to meet demand for efficiency, patient convenience and higher-acuity capabilities, but designing them requires more than adding ORs and new technology. In a recent ASC News webinar, three leaders from across the industry shared what they are seeing in the field and how forward-looking operators can avoid design and development missteps. The panel featured Michael McClain, managing partner at LeftCoast Healthcare Advisors; … [Read more...]
Debate Grows Over Impact of Site Neutrality on Outpatient Care
The site-neutrality movement, aimed at standardizing payments across outpatient health care settings, has rapidly emerged as an important discussion among ambulatory surgery center (ASC) operators. While potentially beneficial in driving procedures into lower-cost environments by eliminating hospital facility fees, industry leaders have mixed perspectives on its implementation. Michael McClain, managing partner at Left Coast Healthcare Advisors, told Ambulatory Surgery Center News his … [Read more...]
From Anesthesia Coverage to Rising Expenses: Industry Leaders Share Thoughts on 2024’s Top ASC Challenges
While every year brings new challenges and opportunities, 2024 has been especially interesting for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and the patients they serve. The narratives shaping this year include the ongoing shift of higher-acuity procedures into the ASC setting and continued workforce challenges, especially around anesthesiology capacity. Storylines defining 2024 also include robust M&A and joint venture activity, including rumors swirling around one of the largest ASC operating … [Read more...]