Why are ASCs So Popular?
Safety! The vast majority of ASCs undergo stringent licensure, certification and accreditation reviews. In fact, ASCs are held to many of the same standards as hospitals. Physician offices, by contrast, generally are not required to be licensed, certified or accredited, and therefore are not held to similar safety requirements, although some states are beginning to oversee office based surgery, and an increasing number of physician offices are voluntarily submitting to accreditation. Service! In patient satisfaction surveys, patients and their families consistently report a higher degree of satisfaction with ASCs . ASCs are able to improve efficiencies, which minimizes patient waiting times. ASCs are more patient-focused, and strive for 100% patient satisfaction. Lower Cost! ASCs most often offer a lower cost alternative to surgery. ASCs are more affordable for patients. According to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, Medicare payments to ASCs are lower than payments to hospital
