====== Cost saving ======

The potential [[cost]] savings from [[outpatient]] [[operation]]s are only meaningful if their [[safety]] profile is at least equivalent to that of [[inpatient]] [[care]]. An increased [[risk]] of [[perioperative]] [[morbidity]] or downstream [[complication]]s or [[readmission]]s could erase any immediate financial gains. Studies have previously shown faster postoperative recovery and improved satisfaction with [[ambulatory surgery center]]s (ASC), in general
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