As hospitals continue to seek ways to reduce costs and increase efficiency, many are turning to the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) model. One emerging strategy is converting hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) into ASCs. This trend is gaining traction as payers push for more care to be delivered in lower-cost settings and patients increasingly prefer the convenience of outpatient procedures. However, the transition from an HOPD to an ASC is not as simple as flipping a switch. While … [Read more...]