title: Business planning for ambulatory surgical services.
abstract: Successful responses to the rapid expansion of ambulatory surgical services in the United States require careful planning on the part of current and potential providers. The recommended approach to business' planning includes development of a detailed business concept, assessment of market and competitive characteristics, and analysis of current and projected financial performance.
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Burns
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000639:trends; D006275:Health Facility Planning; D008389:Marketing of Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D010934:Planning Techniques; D012306:Risk; D013531:Surgicenters / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends; D014481:United States