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As the healthcare industry continues its shift toward value-based payment models, ASCs could be poised to be major beneficiaries of this transformation.
Many industry leaders believe ASCs’ cost efficiency, streamlined operations and focus on quality outcomes make them ideal candidates for success in a value-driven healthcare landscape.
According to FTI Consulting’s “Hospital Operations Outlook Survey,” published June 12, 45% of hospital executives reported improvements in patient outcomes under value-based care, while 37% observed enhanced patient experiences. However, the financial benefits remain elusive for hospitals, with only 29% of hospital leaders citing significant cost savings from these models.
Despite the slow adoption of value-based care in ASCs, industry leaders see substantial potential for these facilities to thrive under such models.
“While value-based care has yet to fully take hold in ASCs, this model presents an opportunity to drive greater focus on patient outcomes and operational efficiency,” Danilo D’Aprile, president-elect of the Arizona Ambulatory Surgery Center Association and vice president of business development at Merritt Healthcare, told Becker’s. “ASCs already track key regulatory metrics, such as 72-hour emergency room visits post-procedure, and tools like OAS CAHPS are further pushing the industry in this direction.”