The number of Medicare-licensed ASCs increased 5.3 percent compounded annually from 3,135 centers in 2000 to 5,234 centers in 2010, according to VMG Health's Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study.
Here are the top 10 states with the most Medicare-licensed ASCs:
1. California - 801
2. Florida - 423
3. Texas - 377
4. Georgia - 346
5. Maryland - 344
6. New Jersey - 264
7. Pennsylvania - 237
8. Ohio - 185
9. Arizona - 180
10. Tennessee - 134
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