Why are ASCs a good choice?
A. Patient satisfaction is a hallmark if the ASC industry. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General surveyed Medicare beneficiaries who had one of four procedures in an ASC. He found that 98% of the people were satisfied with their experience. One reason for high patient satisfaction is convenient scheduling. According to the ASC Association’s Outcomes Monitoring Survey, more than half of ASCs started more than 71% of their cases on time. Patients also choose ASCs for their high level of professionalism and safety. FASA’s survey shows that over 50% of ASCs had fewer than two complications per 1,000 encounters and that over 95% of their medical staff is board certified. Another reason patients like ASCs is value. A 1977 study conducted by Blue Cross Blue Shield revealed that, on average, procedures performed at ASCs cost 47% less than those same procedures performed on hospital inpatients.
