ASCs are flourishing across the country, with payers, patients and health systems taking note of the cost-savings potentials. One of the biggest hindrances to ASC growth is certificate-of-need laws, which require healthcare providers and systems to get permission from the state before expanding facilities or building new ones. Many states are amending these laws, opening the door for new ASC development. In May, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation that modifies the state’s certificate-of-need requirements.
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