Almost three out of every four ASCs is independently owned by a single practitioner or a physician partnership. Generally speaking, ASCs with fewer owners (six to 10, primarily,) tend to be single-specialty surgical centers, and ASCs with more owners (11 to 20, primarily,) tend to be multi-specialty practices.
Almost three out of every four ASCs is independently owned by a single practitioner or a physician partnership. Generally speaking, ASCs with fewer owners (six to 10, primarily,) tend to be single-specialty surgical centers, and ASCs with more owners (11 to 20, primarily,) tend to be multi-specialty practices.
Orthopedics leads the way in average net revenue per case at ASCs. These include typical hip, knee, and shoulder procedures as well as minimally invasive and open spine procedures. Roughly 80% of gross charges are covered via a mix of commercial payers and Medicare.
Orthopedics leads the way in average net revenue per case at ASCs. These include typical hip, knee, and shoulder procedures as well as minimally invasive and open spine procedures. Roughly 80% of gross charges are covered via a mix of commercial payers and Medicare.
Among many other benefits, ASCs provide cost savings to patients compared to inpatient procedures. Among the thousands of patients studied over a roughly 10-year period, common orthopedic procedures included ACL reconstructions, total knee arthroplasties, and total hip arthroplasties.
Among many other benefits, ASCs provide cost savings to patients compared to inpatient procedures. Among the thousands of patients studied over a roughly 10-year period, common orthopedic procedures included ACL reconstructions, total knee arthroplasties, and total hip arthroplasties.