The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) sector continued to evolve in 2023, reflecting a trend of steady growth, higher-acuity cases, and some changing regulations. 2023 featured continued consolidation through a combination of investment by prominent ASC platforms and acquisitions made by new entrants in the market. Higher acuity cases continued to decant to the outpatient setting, and with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) moving total shoulder arthroplasty to the ASC Covered Procedures List, VMG Health expects this shift to continue. In addition to these trends, 2023 saw significant changes in the regulatory landscape, particularly with the liberalization of Certificates of Need (CON) requirements for certain states.
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Source: https://vmghealth.com/thought-leadership/blog/ascs-in-2023-a-year-in-review