The economy is taking its toll on ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and other outpatient facilities. In all, 60% of ambulatory care organizations in a new survey have seen demand for their services fall over the past 12 months. For 11%, the decline was 20% or more. About one-fourth (27%) have seen no change.
Health systems are fundamentally capital intensive. They are regulated; depend…
Reduced costs, faster recovery, and other advantages can make outpatient…
A wave of policy and regulatory changes is shaking up…