This briefing offers essential insights on ASC growth, an overview of the ambulatory market, and trends in health system financial performance and ownership. Our goal is to provide a concise, comprehensive overview of the critical data and takeaways you need.
Key Takeaways
The number of ASCs has outpaced the growth of procedural volumes within them. Volumes have seen only modest increases over the past five years.
The growth rate of ASC volumes is expected to speed up in the next three years as major operators drive a shift towards higher-margin, higher-acuity cases.
ASCs are the #1 site-of-care growth priority for health systems. 80% of health system ASCs are meeting or exceeding growth expectations.
ASC partnership is more compelling than other growth plays, and consolidation is expected to grow.