Corey Welchlin, DO, of Fairmont, Minn.-based Center for Specialty Care, outlines three major obstacles ASCs face as well as what's coming down the pipeline for the market.
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Question: What are common obstacles ASCs are trying to overcome, and what do you believe the industry has in store for the ASC market?
Dr. Corey Welchlin: [Common obstacles for ASCs include] decreased reimbursements, increased costs and outpatient stigmas. [Looking forward, the ASC market will see] more cases being allowed, improved equipment and more bundling.