Provides an overview of the feasibility, legal requirements, and management considerations for orthopaedic practices creating in-office ambulatory surgery centers.
Supports planning for orthopaedic office ASCs; leaves open prospective validation of key factors.
Among orthopaedic surgeons, the popularity of in-office ambulatory surgery has steadily increased. Changing practice patterns, including utilization of office surgery centers, have resulted in improved efficiency and increased revenue. However, accurate feasibility and market analyses are necessary before considering the addition of a surgery center to an orthopaedic practice. The legal requirements to operate a center include state licensure, Medicare certification, and accreditation. In addition, approved construction design and effective operations management are essential.
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