We are excited to share our latest article, published in Becker’s Healthcare ASC Review: “ASC Subsidies: The New Normal.”
The economics of anesthesia coverage in ambulatory surgery centers are changing. Rising provider compensation, reimbursement pressure, evolving case complexity, and inefficient OR utilization are making anesthesia financial support an increasingly important part of sustainable ASC operations.
In the article, the Enhance Healthcare Consulting team explores:
• Why anesthesia subsidies are becoming more common in ASCs
• How staffing and OR utilization impact the true cost of coverage
• Why an accurate financial pro forma is critical to contracting
• Strategies ASCs and anesthesia groups can use to build sustainable coverage models
As the ASC landscape continues to evolve, understanding the true economics of anesthesia coverage is more important than ever.
Read the full article in Becker’s ASC Review: ASC Subsidies: The New Normal
2026 EHC ASC Subsidy Update:
| REGION | NUMBER OF ASCs | PREVIOUS SUBSIDY | 2025/2026 SUBSIDY PROJECTED |
| South | 3 | $0 | $2,654,173 |
| Midwest | 1 | $0 | $455,000 |
| West | 1 | $0 | $580,000 |
| West | 1 | $58,000 | $1,300,000 |
| East | 1 | $0 | $350,000 |
| West | 2 | $0 | $1,250,000 |
| Southeast | 2 | $0 | $600,000 |
| South | 2 | $0 | $465,000 |
| East | 1 | $0 | $375,000 |
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