Patients anticipating outpatient surgical procedures can save both out of pocket and insurance costs without compromising safety or quality. Outpatient surgery centers fall into two categories, Hospital Outpatient Surgery Departments (HOPD) and Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC). HOPDs, as described, are the outpatient surgery departments owned directly by hospitals, and are generally located on hospital campuses. ASCs may be associated with hospitals, but are separate facilities that could be … [Read more...] about Helping Patients Stretch Health Care Dollars