Long-run growth of ambulatory surgery centers 1990-2015 and Medicare payment policy.

Published in: Health services research (2021)

ASCs are an important competitor for outpatient services, but growth has slowed dramatically. Sharp changes in new ASC entry align with less generous Medicare fees.

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