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3 orthopedic ASC updates

Here are three orthopedic ASC updates Becker’s has reported on since March 20:

Knee arthroscopy costs at ASCs vs. HOPDs in each state

The average cost of a knee arthroscopy with cartilage removal at a hospital outpatient department in California is $6,063, compared to $3,959 at an ASC, according to data from insurance company Sidecar Health’s cost calculator.

Hip arthroscopy costs at ASCs vs HOPDs in each state

Hip arthroscopies cost an average of $11,420 at hospital outpatient departments in California, compared to $6,811 at ASCs, according to data from insurance company Sidecar Health’s cost calculator.

 Knee replacement costs at ASCs in all 50 states

Here is the average cost of a knee replacements by state in ASCs in every state and the District of Columbia, based on data from insurance company Sidecar Health’s Care Calculator:

Miami Heat point guard undergoes shoulder surgery at Florida ASC

Orthopedic surgeons Harlan Slesnick, MD, and Frantz Lerebours, MD, performed shoulder surgery on Miami Heat player Josh Richardson. 

Providence Anesthesiology Associates hit total joint milestone in 2023

Charlotte, N.C.-based Providence Anesthesiology Associates completed 2,498 same-day total joint procedures at its ASCs in 2023.

The most dangerous orthopedic ASC trends

From rising costs to payer delays, three physicians told Becker’s what they view as the most dangerous trends for orthopedic and spine ASCs in 2024. 

Medtech news ASC leaders should know

Here are five developments from medtech companies that ASC leaders should know:

Orthopedics' popularity continues to grow at ASCs

With higher-acuity cases shifting to the outpatient setting, orthopedics is becoming more commonplace at ASCs.

Compass Surgical, Advanced Joint and Spine Institute Orlando to open orthopedic ASC

ASC developer and manager Compass Surgical Partners is collaborating with the Advanced Joint and Spine Institute Orlando to open a new, Orlando-based ASC.