BECKER'S
ASC REVIEW
Thousands of physicians joined 3
big ASC chains in the past year
The large ASC companies added physicians
in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Take a look at the various strategies in this
article.
How independent groups thrive
amid consolidation
Consolidation pressures in the ASC indus-
try have existed for years and are increas-
ing. This article covers how two indepen-
dent groups have carved out a successful
niche within competitive markets.
Some ASC administrators have seen payers become
more accepting of outpatient surgeries while other report
continued challenges in contract negotiations. This article
covers insights from ASC executives across the U.S.
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Is the payer outlook bright or dark
for ASCs?
Inside the
issue:
What patients pay
for common ASC
procedures p. 12
16 physicians exit North
Carolina health system
p. 11
Spinal fusions and
ASCs: 8 notes for 2021
p. 18
Optum to add 10,000
physicians & 3 other
growth strategy details
p. 40
10 high-paying cities for
private practice ortho-
pedic surgeons
p. 7
9 key thoughts on
bundled payments in
spine surgery p. 64
15 things to know about total joint replacements and ASCs in 2021 p. 8
March/April 2021 • Vol. 2021 No. 3
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