Ambulatory Service Centers (ASCs) are anticipated to expand considerably. Specialists anticipate a 16% boost in patient traffic by 2032, as revealed in a Savills report. The factors contributing to this growth include an increase in outpatient surgeries and the need to curb healthcare costs.
Key Insights from the Report
- ASC Volume Growth: Patient traffic in ASCs should increase by 8% by 2027, with a compound growth rate of 16% by 2032. This shift towards outpatient care, technology, and patient requirements demand effective and efficient care delivery methods.
- Endoscopy Centers: Similarly, endoscopy centers are expected to grow by 16% by 2032, indicating quite a growth trend as ASCs.
- Hospital Outpatient Departments: These departments are also estimated to grow at a rate of 12%, as are outpatient services that hospitals are also systematized to turn to.
- Physician Medical Offices: Physician medical offices are the largest segment of the outpatient care industry. They will increase by 18% by 2032.
- Emergency Departments: Emergency departments are also expecting a relatively moderate increase of 9% over the following eight years.
Why ASCs Are Gaining Momentum
Several factors are contributing to the projected growth of ASCs:
- Cost Efficiency: ASCs are more economical than hospital-based surgeries, making both consumers and insurers opt for the ASCs.
- Technological Advancements: Technological advancements in performing surgeries and medical treatment have given more usage to surgeries in ambulatory surgical centers.
- Patient Preferences: The possibility of faster recovery, combined with a tailored approach to the patient’s needs makes ASCs the preferred option.
- Healthcare Industry Shifts: This change to value-based care that focuses on Quality Patient Outcomes at lower costs also complements ASCs well.
What This Growth Means for ASCs
The ASCs have started their journey and as the market grows, they will need a lot of healthcare manpower. ASCs must develop strategies for identifying and securing a continuous supply of qualified healthcare professionals for outpatient care.
This growth is good in a way but whenever there is growth then there are always challenges that follow it. ASCs will need to make an effort to develop talent portfolio of experienced and specialized physicians to address the growing demand while sustaining quality.
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