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The New Surgical Construction Bulletin Reports Consistent Investment
and Growth in Construction and Renovation in 2020 Despite COVID-19
In a year like no other, 2020
highlighted the importance of
outpatient surgery facilities
and the growing need for new construction in an
industry that has already seen consistent growth
during the last decade.
As more surgical procedures migrate to the
outpatient setting, the development of special-
ized buildings serving surgery across the coun-
try — many in urban and metropolitan locales —
continues at a steady pace. Investment in and
ownership of these facilities by individuals,
groups and hospital systems is reflected in the
new projects and renovations reported daily by
the New Surgical Construction Bulletin.
Outpatient Surgery Magazine's New Surgical
Construction Bulletin tracks new projects and
facility renovation announcements serving the
ambulatory surgery market as they come online
in all 50 states. This powerful tool offers sub-
scribers an in-depth snapshot of project details
including the type of facility, location, budget and
expected opening date, among other details.
Continuously updated in real-time, the New
Surgical Construction Bulletin offers insights into
the development of ASCs and hospital outpa-
tients surgery departments (HOPDs) nationwide.
Reporting on new ASCs,
new hospitals, hospital reno-
vations, ASC renovations,
robotic labs, hospital cath labs, and equipment
upgrades, the New Surgical Construction
Bulletin offers an insightful window into where
activity is occurring, when it is happening and
the dollars being targeted for this growth area.
"It is not surprising that almost 50 percent of
the new construction activity in 2020 was in the
ASC arena, as this segment grew despite pan-
demic and economic concerns," says Bea
Riemschneider Ebeling, senior director of publi-
cations, Outpatient Surgery Division for AORN.
Key states where the most activity took place with
both ASC and hospital projects include California,
Florida and Texas, however, an average of 16
states regularly reported activity each month. The
only slight declines occurred in May, June and
September as COVID-19 numbers spiked.
If the projects detailed in the New Surgical
Construction Bulletin are any indication, some
of the most exciting innovations will be coming
online in the next few years as architects and
designers work collaboratively with surgical
leaders to redefine the ambulatory surgery facil-
ity and its place in the healthcare landscape.
