BECKER'S
ASC REVIEW
Outlook on ASC consolidation + 3
things to prepare for in the future
ASCs should be prepared for a move to
value-based payments and develop strate-
gies to succeed in an increasingly employed
physician population.
Walmart is coming to
orthopedics, GI — 5 insights
Walmart is leveraging its million-person-
strong health plan to develop a featured
provider network that will direct patients
to select physician specialists, including
orthopedists and gastroenterologists.
ASC leaders across the country have developed a strategic
plan for the coming year and are now turning their focus to
execution. Whether it's adding total joints, exploring technol-
ogy purchases or engaging new partners, owners and opera-
tors will be busy in 2020.
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Where ASCs are focusing their budgets,
attention for 2020
Inside the
issue:
Kaiser Permanente
Washington planning
new 165,000-square-
foot ASC — 3 insights
p. 12
Salary differences be-
tween practice owners,
employed physicians
p. 12
An ASC costing $31M
brought together 3
competing entities —
5 things to know p. 31
The top, bottom
revenue-generating
specialties for hospitals
p. 34
The ASCs that have
closed in 2019 p. 31
3 Alabama hospitals
halt admissions after
ransomware attack p. 50
Which states have the most ASCs? State-by-state breakdown p. 10
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