The robot doctor is in. While surgical robotics have traditionally been the domain of large and well-resourced hospital systems, there is a growing movement bringing robotics into ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). As technology evolves, surgical robotics are set to become a staple in outpatient care, offering new opportunities for ASC operators. Yet there are barriers to overcome, including cost constraints and patient-safety concerns. “Robotics in ASCs is a challenge because of the … [Read more...]
Total Joint Procedures and Robotics Could Fuel Orthopedic ASCs, But Cost Challenges Loom
Looking ahead, 2025 may be the year of the outpatient orthopedic surgery center. That’s according to Jon Van Valkenburg, executive director of Upstate Orthopedics Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in East Syracuse, New York, who spoke to the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA) for their podcast. In 2024, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) added total shoulder arthroplasties to its approved procedures list for ASCs. That, in turn, created opportunities for … [Read more...]