Three trends affecting ASCs, according to MnetHealth:
1. An aging population. With the population over 65 rapidly growing, payers are aiming to keep patients out of hospitals and move them into lower-cost settings like ASCs.
2. Adding ancillary services. More ASCs are adding ancillary services to increase revenue and attract patients, business partners and physicians.
3. Improved efficiency. Procedures at ASCs take less time than those at hospital outpatient departments