This month’s ‘Insights from an ASC Expert’ column is focused on health systems considering the conversion of a hospital outpatient department (HOPD) to an ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
How do I maximize the value of the ASC real estate? Or rather, how do you maximize not only an investment in an ASC, but also the underlying real estate?
Is Applying for a Certificate of Need (CON) Worth It?
In about half the states in the U.S., a Certificate of Need (CON) is required to develop a new ASC. The efficacy of CON can be a controversial issue, but this article will not discuss the value of the legislation.