Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) have demonstrated an ability to control costs and save money with improved quality and customer services. ASC's provide a lower-cost site of care as compared to hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs). There has been a reduction of more than $38 billion per year in the cost of outpatient surgery. Below are a few reasons why the cost is reduced has been seen in Ambulatory surgery centers:
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