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Archive >  Surgical Construction 2006

Brick by Brick: How Much Will Your New ASC Cost?

While there are variables only you can define, here's a guide for ballparking your fixed expenses.

Dianne Taylor, Contributing Editor

The prospect of carrying out a several-million-dollar surgical construction project can be overwhelming. But breaking your start-up costs into bite-sized chunks can help make it more manageable. Plus, the budgeting process impels you to think through your plan in a step-by-step fashion. There are six major fixed expenses involved in building an ambulatory surgical center from scratch: land acquisition, site development, design, construction, equipment and furnishings. Here are some guidelines for figuring your costs.

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