U.S. News & World Report Releases Second Rankings of Ambulatory Surgery Centers
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U.S. News & World Report has released its second ranking of the country’s ambulatory surgery centers, examining data from 4,357 centers in collaboration with CareJourney by Arcadia. It ranked about 17% (733 centers) as the best performers based on patient outcomes, including complications, hospital stays, and emergency department visits. The top facilities had fewer complications, with the best centers for orthopedics and spinal surgeries having 37% lower complication rates, while top-performing ophthalmology centers had a 54% lower rate than other facilities.
Second Ranking of U.S. Ambulatory Surgery Centers Released
As procedures outside hospitals gain popularity, U.S. News & World Report has published its second ranking of the country’s ambulatory surgery centers. This comes after a history of over three decades of producing rankings for top American hospitals.
Methodology of Ranking Ambulatory Surgery Centers
For the ranking, U.S. News assessed 4,357 ambulatory surgery centers across colonoscopy & endoscopy, ophthalmology, orthopedics & spine, and urology specialties, with CareJourney by Arcadia’s collaboration. Out of these, about 17% (733 centers) were ranked as the nation’s best performers. The rankings were based on patient outcomes, including complication rates and necessity of hospital stay.
Performance of Top Surgery Centers
Top-ranked facilities witnessed 35% fewer emergency department visits than typical surgery centers. Additionally, centers specializing in orthopedics and spinal surgeries had a 37% lower complication rate, while top-performing ophthalmology centers had a complication rate 54% lower than other centers.
Consumer and Provider Interest in Rankings
The rankings have seen considerable interest from both consumers and providers. Providers have found the detailed performance analysis particularly useful, allowing them to identify areas for improvement.
Variance in Performance
Despite some providers demonstrating consistency, there was surprising variance in year-to-year performance. Factors such as ownership changes and addition or removal of procedures can significantly impact rankings.
Average Ratings and Future Plans
Most facilities reviewed have an average rating, providing reassurance to customers regarding safety and quality. Looking ahead, U.S. News plans to refine its analysis and expand coverage to include more specialty care services such as cardiology.
The demand for outpatient services continues to surge, and healthcare systems are responding accordingly.
Top States for Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Based on the U.S. News rankings, the states with the most top ambulatory surgery centers are California (95), Florida (64), Texas (54), Pennsylvania (36), Maryland (34), Georgia (29), New York (25), Ohio (23), Arizona (23), New Jersey (22), and Washington (22).
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