Carrie Pallardy: The Economics of Spine & ASCs: 6 Trends to Follow

1. ASC industry's rising star- Low-cost, high-quality care has been a hallmark of the ASC industry. To maintain relevance leaders will need to tackle issues such as bundled payments and narrow networks
2. Devices and outpatient spine- The spine device sector is a significant portion of the overall spine surgery market and it continues to grow
3. ACOs and narrow networks- Strategy will vary from market to market, but one thing remains the same: no ASC leader or surgeon can ignore the growth of ACOs and new networks
4. Price transparency and marketing- Demand for price transparency is widespread and patients are calling for it
5. Partnerships- Consolidation in healthcare is huge. Whether through new hospital partnerships or large employer agreements
6. Data collection- Collected and analyzed data can be used as leverage to gain entry to ACOs and narrow networks, to negotiate payer contracts and make new partnerships

Source: Becker's Spine Review
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