Surgery center owners and administrators are keeping a close eye on the landscape as ASCs rely on anesthesiologists and anesthesia groups to perform procedures.
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The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated to the healthcare industry that ASCs are ripe for taking on more complex procedures, including cardiac surgeries and total joint replacements. As more patients want to spend less time in a healthcare setting, ASCs have continued to expand.
Rising staffing and supply costs and a low reimbursement rate from CMS are some of the biggest concerns physicians have surrounding procedure reimbursements.