ASCs face major headwinds from staffing shortages to rising supply and labor costs. Andrew Lovewell, CEO of Columbia (Mo.) Orthopaedic Group, discusses the chal
In the last decade, the ASC market has shifted with consolidation between ASC chains and more surgery center development, but the percentage of independent surg
Columbia Orthopaedic Group provides best in class orthopedic and musculoskeletal care in mid-Missouri with 26 specialized physicians. CEO Andrew Lovewell enjoys
While some orthopedic and spine experts are optimistic about the future of independent ASCs, others are not so sure. While more orthopedic procedures are migrating to the ASC setting, independent ASCs still face unique regulatory and economic barriers.