TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Ambulatory Surgery A1 - Adair, Marcus A1 - Markowiak, Stephen A1 - Merrick, Hollis A1 - Macho, James A1 - Richardson, Kara A1 - Muscaro, Moriah A1 - Nazzal, Munier A1 - Brunicardi, F. Charles A2 - Brunicardi, F. Charles A2 - Andersen, Dana K. A2 - Billiar, Timothy R. A2 - Dunn, David L. A2 - Kao, Lillian S. A2 - Hunter, John G. A2 - Matthews, Jeffrey B. A2 - Pollock, Raphael E. Y1 - 2019 N1 - T2 - Schwartz's Principles of Surgery, 11e AB - Key Points Define ambulatory surgery and the unique aspects of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Understand the history of ambulatory surgery and ASCs in the United States. Review the most common procedures performed in ASCs compared to those performed in a hospital setting. Discuss the financial benefits for patients and physicians within the structure of ASCs as they pertain to physician ownership, healthcare systems partnerships, and insurance reimbursement. Understand the regulatory and accreditation processes that affect ASCs. Predict how anticipated medical advances, technological development, and an aging population will affect the field of ambulatory surgery. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1175961441 ER -