Orthopedics is among the most popular specialties for ASCs, with many patients turning to the facilities for outpatient procedures.
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Hip arthroscopy cost at ASCs by state
Alaska is the most expensive state to have a hip arthroscopy at an ASC, according to Sidecar Health’s care calculator.
How total shoulder replacements got added to the ASC-payable list
In its final rule, CMS added 11 procedures to the ASC-covered list that were not included in the proposed rule, including total shoulder arthroplasty.
WellSpan ASC to add same-day joint replacements
Beginning Dec. 4, Hanover, Pa.-based WellSpan Health & Surgery Center will become the first ASC in the system to provide same-day total joint replacements for hips and knees.
5 new surgical robots on the horizon
As robots become more commonplace in joint replacement procedures, here are five recently approved, announced or soon-to-launch robotic surgery systems, as reported by Becker’s since Sept. 22:
Zimmer Biomet to be 'relentless' about ASC opportunities in Q4
Medical device manufacturer Zimmer Biomet is keeping a close eye on the “rapid” shift of orthopedic and joint replacement cases to the ASC setting.
3 outpatient orthopedic, spine updates
Here are three outpatient orthopedic and spine updates Becker’s has reported on since Oct. 17:
ASCs playing increasingly important role in joint arthroplasty
ASCs are playing an increasingly important role in total joint arthroplasty procedures performed in the U.S., according to the American Joint Replacement Registry’s 2023 annual report on hip and knee arthroplasty procedural trends and patient outcomes….
Ohio ASC sees uptick in knee surgeries
Greater Dayton (Ohio) Surgery Center has seen an increased number of knee replacement surgeries due to an aging population, the Dayton Daily News reported Nov. 2.
Orthopedic ASC activity heats up
Here are four moves regarding orthopedic ASCs that Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 26:
