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ASC (Ambulatory Surgery Center)

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Definition

An Ambulatory Surgery Center, or ASC, is a healthcare facility in the United States where surgical procedures are performed on an outpatient basis. ASCs are typically smaller and more specialised than hospitals, run leaner staffing models and operate under lower reimbursement rates for many procedures.

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