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10 THOUGHT LEADERSHIP The ASC industry's 'watershed moment' By Francesca Mathewes A mid rapid technological development, economic and political shis, one ASC leader joined Becker's to share what he believes could be a watershed moment for the ASC industry. Editor's note: is response has been lightly edited for clarity and length. Benjamin Stein, MD, President and CEO of Capital Orthopaedic Surgery Center (Germantown, Md.): I believe we are at a watershed moment in the ASC industry. Increasing evidence supports improved clinical outcomes for high-acuity procedures, such as joint replacements and cervical/lumbar spine fusions, when performed in ASCs. is is accelerating the migration of these surgeries from higher-cost hospital settings to more efficient ASC venues. Nationally, policy is supporting this shi: CMS continues to expand ASC-eligible CPT codes and move toward site cost-neutrality. At the state level, Certificate of Need (CON) laws are being relaxed, further enabling growth. Health systems and ASC operators are responding with renewed focus on both optimizing existing centers and expanding de novo pipelines. Forward-thinking leaders at major orthopedic implant companies— such as Zimmer Biomet—also see this and are investing in technologies that drive greater surgical efficiency and improved economic value, all while maintaining excellent clinical outcomes. Most importantly, and perhaps most compellingly, more surgeons are recognizing the value of regaining autonomy in surgical care. By operating within ASCs, they can take back control over the patient experience and outcomes in a way that's oen not possible in hospital settings. n Copyright © 2025 Holland & Knight LLP All Rights Reserved WE KNOW THE ASC INDUSTRY. Holland & Knight is proud to support Becker's Healthcare as it brings together leaders in the spine, orthopedic and pain management ASC industry to explore strategies for enhancing ASC performance. With one of the nation's largest healthcare law practices, Holland & Knight has over 475 experienced attorneys covering virtually every segment of the healthcare industry. For more than four decades, our lawyers have been at the forefront of the outpatient services sector, providing skilled counsel on a wide range of transactional, operational, regulatory and litigation matters. www.hklaw.com Offices Algiers | Atlanta | Austin | Birmingham | Bogotá | Boston | Century City | Charlotte Chattanooga | Chicago | Dallas Denver | Fort Lauderdale | Houston | Jacksonville | London | Los Angeles | Mexico City | Miami | Monterrey | Nashville Newport Beach | New York | Orlando | Philadelphia | Portland | Richmond | San Francisco | Seattle | Stamford | Tallahassee Tampa | Tysons | Washington, D.C. | West Palm Beach