In recent years, higher-acuity procedures, once exclusive to an inpatient or hospital outpatient department (HOPD) setting, have increasingly migrated to the freestanding ASC setting. This shift redefines ASC capabilities, establishing them as safe and efficient hubs for complex procedures and setting a new standard for the level of acuity that an ASC setting could handle safely and efficiently. The ASC industry continues to focus on higher-acuity specialties when considering both organic growth and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) opportunities.
Read the full article: ASC Market Patterns to Watch //
Source: https://vmghealth.com/insights/published-article/asc-market-patterns-to-watch/