September-October 2024 • Vol. 2024 No. 7
How ASCs can ease
hospitals' burden
A prevalent issue in healthcare for several
years has been increased strain on
physicians, hospitals and other healthcare
workers — and ASCs may be the solution.
Improving polyp detection
in colonoscopy: How
two physician leaders
are driving ADR with
innovation
Increased demand for colonoscopies has
prompted healthcare leaders to hone
preventive screening, service delivery and
innovation strategies in recent years.
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The million-dollar question
facing ASCs
AC leaders and hospitals alike are facing major obstacles to
profitability as operational costs soar and Medicare and private
payer reimbursement rates sink.
40+
STORIES INSIDE
CMS floats 2.6% pay bump for ASCs p. 37
30
th
ANNUAL MEETING
THE BUSINESS & OPERATIONS
OF ASCS
October 30 - November 2, 2024
Hyatt Regency Chicago
SAVE THE DATE
IN THIS ISSUE:
Where ASCs can
find wins by 2030
p. 10
The AI debate: 6
ASC leaders weigh
in
p. 15
Direct employer
contracts gain steam
in spine
p. 25
5 numbers shaping
the colonoscopy
market
p. 33
ASCs a 'top capital
priority' for Tenet
p. 38
What Gen Z wants
to discuss 'early and
often'
p. 43
