Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) have transformed the outpatient surgery experience by offering exceptional quality care, customer service, reduced costs and much more.  An ASC is a highly specialized health care facility that focuses on providing same-day surgical care.

Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists (OSMS) provides our patients with all of these benefits. The Orthopedic Surgery Center of Green Bay and the Orthopedic Surgery Center of the Fox Valley are housed inside the OSMS clinics in Green Bay and Neenah, and are staffed with the expert orthopedic surgeons from OSMS.

Hospitals are critically important for our community to have, but there are many benefits to having an outpatient orthopedic procedure performed at an ambulatory surgery center over a hospital.

A Focus on Orthopedics

The Orthopedic Surgery Center of Green Bay and Orthopedic Surgery Center of the Fox Valley focus solely on outpatient orthopedic surgeries. This means that our patients visit a facility that is specifically set up for their types of procedures. You will be in the best hands with the OSMS orthopedic surgeons and support team who are specially trained in orthopedics.

You will also likely see the same support team you saw during your pre-op appointments. This gives patients the peace of mind that their care providers already know their situation and medical history.

Recovery

Outpatient care means that you are usually able to go home the same day of your procedure. For some procedures, like total joint replacement surgery, you might have to stay overnight in an extended stay room. Even if you do have to stay overnight, we guarantee you will be home in less than 24 hours.

Going home quickly means you are on an accelerated course to recovery. Not only do our patients feel more comfortable healing in their own homes, they are able to get back to everyday activities quicker.

Cost Savings

Because ASCs offer specialized care and function on a smaller scale than a hospital, they are able to provide their services at a lower cost than a full-service hospital.

It’s important to know, however, that there is no difference in physician training, surgeon credentials or the procedure method. The price difference comes from the increased efficiency at an ambulatory surgery center.

Our patients see an average of 40% savings by having their procedure at our surgery centers versus the same procedure in a hospital.

Safety & Quality of Care

ASCs have historically exceptional safety ratings. Both orthopedic surgery centers are nationally accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Specific quality and safety standards must be met in order to receive this accreditation.

Our ASC scorecard includes:

Zero…

• Wrong site, side, patient, procedure or implant surgeries performed
• Patients returned to surgery within 48 hours
• Patient falls
• Patient burns
• Patient deaths

Below the national average…

• Hospital transfers and re-admissions
• Post-operative infections

Higher Patient Satisfaction

According to Medicare.gov, the average hospital sees a three-out-of-five-star rating (approximately 60%). According to the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association, the average ASC sees a 92% satisfaction rate among patients.  At our surgery centers, our patients have reported a 98% satisfaction rate.

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association credits high satisfaction rates to:

• Lower cost of procedures
• The focus on a small number of processes in a single setting
• Strictly enforced quality control processes
• Allowing patients to bring concerns directly to their provider who knows their situation and medical history
• Individualized experiences for each patient
• No delay or rescheduling of procedures due to emergency demands (as in a hospital emergency room)

ASCs offer patients a personalized experience that makes surgery much easier for them and their families. If you need an orthopedic surgery performed, consider visiting OSMS at any of our locations. You will be in the best hands with our physicians and our expert staff at either Orthopedic Surgery Center of Green Bay or Orthopedic Surgery Center of the Fox Valley.

Schedule an appointment with an OSMS orthopedic physician today.