Why Choose a Surgery Center?
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022
Why Choose a Surgery Center?
Since opening their doors decades ago, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) have become a popular option for having certain outpatient surgeries done. In the United States there’s a growing demand for procedures done in ASCs because of the following:
• Convenience
Surgeries are oftentimes stressful for many patients. Aside from the stress of the surgery itself, many dread the stress in dealing with the delays in scheduling.
Having convenience in scheduling is one benefit of surgery centers. Since the procedures performed here are typically scheduled (and not emergencies), there’s rarely any delays in scheduling.
Aside from the ease in scheduling, surgery centers are also a convenient option as they’re often located away from busy medical centers. This takes away the stress from navigating hospital traffic and parking.
• Cost savings
Medical care, especially surgeries, can be expensive. Since surgery centers specialize in certain procedures and how to do them more efficiently, you can save money on them. Studies show that out-of-pocket savings from ASCs can be between 45 to 60%.
• Safety and quality
Similar to hospitals, surgery centers are required to meet both federal and state guidelines. To stay operational, surgery centers must pass the initial inspection AND comply continuously with regulatory requirements.
ASCs typically hold Medicare certification and participate in accreditation programs. Because ASCs are careful in scheduling patients, these facilities have been shown to have lower rates of surgery complications.
• Efficiency and satisfaction
Patients often report a higher overall satisfaction with ASCs than in-hospital surgery facilities. This has something to do with staff having more focus on selected procedures. This allows them to perfect the procedure and do them more efficiently.
What procedures are done in ASCs?
In its early stages, surgery centers were mostly for cataract surgeries, colonoscopies, and similar procedures. But with technological advancements, the types and quantities of surgeries performed in ASCs have grown. Almost any surgery that doesn’t require an overnight stay can be done in a surgery center.
Premier Surgical Surgery Center in Knoxville is staffed by the board-certified surgeons and staff of Premier Surgical. We’ve served inpatients at hospitals in East Tennessee for decades. We’re also committed to delivering exceptional, safe surgical care in a convenient outpatient setting. Premier Surgery Center is in-network with most insurance carriers in East Tennessee. But, if you have high-deductible or no insurance, we offer affordable self-pay Surgery Packages.
To learn more about Premier Surgery Center and our self-pay options, visit our Surgery Packages page today!
