Orthopedic surgery continues to shift rapidly to the outpatient setting, with new ASCs opening nationwide to meet rising demand for lower-cost, high-efficiency care. From physician-led ventures to health system partnerships, these facilities aim to expand access, support increasingly complex procedures outside the hospital and strengthen local care networks.
Here are five recent orthopedic ASC openings to know.
- Gainesville, Fla.-based University of Florida Health opened a 24,000-square-foot orthopedic surgical center with 11 pre-op and 11 post-op bays, expanding access to orthopedic and sports medicine services for University of Florida and Team USA athletes, with capacity for future operating room growth.
- Nine orthopedic surgeons opened Watkins Mill Ambulatory Surgery Center in Gaithersburg, Md., a physician-owned facility with two operating rooms, a procedure room and on-site education space, supported by MedVanta and staffed with full-time anesthesia teams.
- Jacksonville, Fla.-based Southeast Orthopedic Specialists expanded in St. Augustine, Fla., with a new ASC developed with Ascension St. Vincent’s, supporting physician-led orthopedic care and reflecting continued momentum toward value-based outpatient surgery models.
- Sayre, Pa.-based Guthrie Clinic opened a dedicated outpatient orthopedic and spine surgery center in Johnson City, N.Y. It features four operating rooms and 17 recovery bays, through a joint venture with Binghamton, N.Y.-based Guthrie Lourdes Hospital, local surgeons and the Constitution Surgery Alliance to shift more complex procedures into a lower-cost ambulatory setting.
- Madison-based Orthopedic & Spine Centers of Wisconsin opened a new ASC in Middleton, Wis., purpose-built for orthopedic and spine procedures, expanding access to specialized surgical care in the region.
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.