Best Practice Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC)
Industry-wide ASCs have continued to evolve, with cases formally handled in hospital settings taking place there as equipment and procedural sophistication continue to advance. The opportunity to create a “win” for all parties involved, particularity patients, is where the demand has developed. The ability to perform higher level complex cases in orthopedics, cardiology and other specialties has proven that safely testing the boundaries of these centers will continue.
With many health systems and private practices focusing on these dynamic environments due to reimbursement, efficiency, and convenience, it’s important to understand both the drivers and best practices for operation and the facilities themselves