3 Reasons to begin ASC Construction Now

Ambulatory surgery centers are on the rise; there’s never been a better time to start taking advantage of the trend and begin planning your ASC construction now. Increasingly, more patients…and physicians are opting to associate themselves with low-cost ASC’s over corporate mega-hospitals. It’s a win-win across the board. For patients requiring minor healthcare treatments, ASC’s offer a low-key affordable alternative to large hospital conglomerates, with the added bonus of more personalized care. For surgeons,

ASC construction boom

Listed are three main reasons for the sudden increase in ASC new building and renovation:

1) Fewer inpatient admissions.

Studies have noted a decline in the number of people who undergo minor surgeries as inpatients. Across the board, patients of all ages are seeking medical care outside the boundaries of traditional hospital healthcare. This is great news- if you’re an ASC developer or administrator, then you can catch a huge corner of this market by planning ahead. Make sure you’re reception office is welcoming, but in an organized manner that increases productivity. Your medical construction contractor can help you with that.

2) ASC joint ventures

Some of the biggest trends in the healthcare industry are “patient-centered” and “integrated care.” To maximize on patient satisfaction, many large hospitals have begun forming joint partnerships, practice sharing, or procurements with physicians from smaller ASC’s. For example, California’s Davis Surgery Center recently joined with UC Davis Medical Center in providing orthopedic care for patients needing outpatient surgeries. For larger hospitals, it means they can continue acquiring patient records while staying with the ASC trend. For doctors operating ASC’s, it’s an excellent opportunity for continuous patient flow. Thinking about bidding for a joint partnership with a local hospital? Put all the necessary finishing touches on your ASC construction first. Remodel or repurpose patient areas that aren’t being used efficiently, or build a new MRI room.

3) ASC’s are the wave of the future

ASC’s are becoming accepted as mainstream healthcare alternatives; more patient-centered medical centers are thinking outside the box. Services provided at ASC’s extend beyond minor surgeries. These days, patients can visit a local center for chronic care, blood tests, vision correction, and urology. To capitalize on the market, ASC construction plans should include extra rooms for diagnostic imaging, pain management, diabetes care, or ophthalmology. Read more about ASC trends.  Image by podpad