Ambulatory surgery and outpatient procedures have emerged as pivotal components in modern healthcare delivery, offering patients a less intrusive and more efficient alternative to conventional ...

CMS’ decision to phase out the inpatient-only list over three years is expected to accelerate the migration of procedures to outpatient settings, particularly ASCs. The policy would eliminate a ...

Nearly 58 percent of the surgeries performed in hospitals during 2007 were done as outpatient procedures, according to a recent statistical brief from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

A study, published in Clinical Spine Surgery, examined the eligibility of surgical patients meeting outpatient surgery criteria in a single-surgeon private practice. Here’s what you need to know. 1.

Consumers and payers save when medical procedures shift from an inpatient to an outpatient setting, according to a new study by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The study, “How Consumers Are ...

This outpatient procedure is a safe and effective way to improve your vision—and many patients say it’s life-changing.