The Centre, LLC (ASC)
The Centre, LLC
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are healthcare facilities that offer the convenience of having surgeries and procedures performed safely outside of the hospital. Care provided by ASCs is proven to be safe and high-quality and reduces overall costs. While healthcare services and technology costs typically come with an ever-increasing price tag, ASCs are an exception by providing affordable services.
Traditionally, Plastic surgeries were performed in hospitals. While ASCs are relatively new, they were developed to provide patients with a comfortable, personalized, safe, and cost-effective surgical option. More than 5,300 ASCs in the US perform over 20 million surgeries annually.
Advantages of Having Your Procedure at an ASC Instead of a Hospital
ASCs offer several advantages over hospitals. ASCs have a lower risk of infection, are cost-effective, provide a discrete and personalized patient environment, and are convenient for doctors. ASCs specialize in surgical care, whereas hospitals must offer full-service care to all levels of illness and disease.
Hospitals have a limited number of operating rooms to cover all procedures. Emergency procedures must take precedence over elective surgeries or less urgent procedures, such as plastic surgery. ASCs generally do not handle emergencies, so your surgery will likely happen at the scheduled time.
As healthcare costs continue to rise, ASCs have been able to bring surgical costs down. Doctors in Indiana can set up licensed ASC procedure rooms exactly how they prefer, including selecting the equipment, products, and staff to ensure you receive the best care possible. Many doctors prefer to work in ASCs because they allow them to give you an individualized, comfortable, and pleasant experience.
Requirements and Standards for ASCs
A patient's biggest worry about surgery at an ASC is often whether or not it's safe. ASCs have many safety standards and requirements as hospitals and federal and state agencies regulate them. In Indiana, facilities that meet the definition of an ambulatory outpatient surgical center must renew their license with the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) annually.
The IDOH monitors the healthcare of ASCs through the licensure process. IDOH surveyors visit centers for licensure inspections. All ASCs must also become accredited by third-party organizations, such as the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Moreover, any ASC providing services to Medicare beneficiaries must receive Medicare certification, meaning they are Medicare Deemed ASCs.
Indiana State Licensed and Medicare Deemed ASCs Continue to Innovate Outpatient Surgical Care
Affordable and safe outpatient surgery has advanced the modernization of surgical care. The ASC industry is ahead of the curve in identifying promising avenues for improving healthcare delivery. With a solid track record in patient satisfaction, safety, quality, and cost management, the ASC industry is raising the performance standards in the delivery of outpatient surgical services. Call us at 574-968-9100 to discuss having your surgery in our Indiana State Licensed, Medicare Deemed, and AAHC Certified ASC.