The Future of Endometrial Ablation: Moving from OR to Office-Based Care
The healthcare industry is rapidly shifting from hospital-based procedures to more efficient, cost-effective office-based treatments.
Endometrial ablation is part of this movement, as more payers, physicians, and patients recognize the financial and clinical benefits of in-office care. Minitouch is built for this transition, offering a safer, simpler, and cost-effective alternative that thrives in office and ASC settings, where efficiency and reimbursement are maximized.
Office-based procedures are 52% less expensive than hospital-based procedures and 42% less costly than ASCs, making them the preferred option for cost savings and accessibility.
The Shift from OR to HOPD to ASC to Office
Historically, endometrial ablation was performed exclusively in hospital operating rooms (ORs), requiring:
Now, healthcare trends are driving
a progression toward more efficient, lower-cost settings:
Hospital Outpatient Department (HOPD):
Reduced facility costs but still dependent on hospital scheduling.
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC):
More cost-effective than HOPD, allowing for increased patient volume.
This transition is not just a trend—it’s the future of procedural medicine, with Medicare already approving over 300 procedures for office-based settings.
How Minitouch Aligns with the Office-Based Care Trend
Why Office-Based Endometrial Ablation Is the Future
By adopting in-office endometrial ablation, physicians can stay ahead of industry trends, reduce costs, and provide better care.
52% lower costs than hospital-based procedures—reducing payer spending and patient out-of-pocket expenses.
Better patient experience—quicker recovery, no hospital stays, and easier access to treatment.
The future of endometrial ablation is shifting
to in-office and ASC settings, where physicians have more control, lower costs, and higher reimbursement. Minitouch is built to thrive in this new model.