While ASCs are commonly used for procedures in specialties such as gastroenterology and ophthalmology, other specialties, including cardiology and vascular surgery, still predominantly take place in hospitals. These procedures are often more complex, requiring extensive monitoring, specialized equipment, or prolonged recovery periods. Using data from its Atlas All-Payor Claims Dataset, Definitive Healthcare created this list of the top 10 subservice lines that have experienced the highest shift in services from hospitals to ASCs from 2016 to 2024.
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Source: https://www.definitivehc.com/resources/healthcare-insights/ambulatory-surgery-center-trends