January-February 2024 • Vol. 2024 No. 1
The market trends crucial
to ASC success in 2024
Joe Peluso, administrator at Aestique
Surgical Center in Greensburg, Pa.,
joined discussed market trends affecting
success in ASCs, particularly independent
organizations.
ASC owners' biggest
concerns for 2024
While ASC owners are hopeful for
growth and expansion in 2024 and more
procedures shift to the outpatient setting,
there are still roadblocks ahead.
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Good news for the ASC labor
market
The labor market tightened over the last year and surgery
center leaders are keeping a close eye on the trends.
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STORIES INSIDE
The new age of 'super-sized' ASCs p. 12
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IN THIS ISSUE:
ASCs vs. HOPDs: 3
cost comparisons
p. 6
The 3 trends
keeping ASC
leaders up at night
p. 8
Why private practice
is worth it for 2
spine surgeons
p. 11
The GI companies to
watch in 2024
p. 24
Michael Dowling:
The most pressing
question to start the
year
p. 32
