The health care industry anticipates substantial growth in outpatient services over the next decade as technology progresses, and an aging population demands more frequent and complex care. That’s based on a new report by Colliers on the growth of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Outpatient care is expanding into new regions and service areas to enhance efficiency and patient treatment, creating new opportunities for partnerships and acquisitions for both national and regional hospital systems, according to the report. As more complex care requires longer inpatient stays, hospitals are freeing up space by shifting some procedures to outpatient settings, such as ASCs.
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Source: https://ascnews.com/2025/10/asc-expansion-driven-by-technology-demographic-changes-and-strategic-mergers/