Despite failed contract negotiations, Houston Methodist's employed physicians will remain in-network for UnitedHealthcare customers through May 31, Houston Business Journal reports.  By Angie Stewart - 3/30/20

Anesthesia Business Consultants is regularly updating clients on developments affecting them during the COVID-19 pandemic.  By Angie Stewart - 3/27/20

After suspending elective services during the COVID-19 pandemic, ASCs, specialty hospitals and children's hospitals are likely to feel a squeeze on margins, according to Rick Kes, a senior healthcare analyst for RSM US.  By Angie Stewart - 3/26/20

As healthcare providers battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota is extending tax-filing deadlines upon request, according to JD Supra.  By Angie Stewart - 3/26/20

Massachusetts has more Medicaid coverage than any other state, and Georgia has the least Medicaid coverage, according to a new WalletHub ranking.  By Angie Stewart - 3/23/20

CMS, the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association and the American College of Surgeons are among the many organizations asking hospitals to minimize, postpone or cancel elective procedures until the COVID-19 outbreak is under control.  By Angie Stewart - 3/20/20

ASCs that effectively implement processes to monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) strengthen their center's revenue cycle performance. This is made possible by recognizing problems that negatively affect revenue and profits. Once identified, ASCs can apply data-driven changes that stop and reverse negative trends.  By Angela Mattioda, Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management Services, Surgical Notes - 3/19/20

Allegheny Health Network's 2019 net income was up $95 million year over year, and ASC volume increased by about 9 percent, according to TribLive.  By Angie Stewart - 3/18/20

Copper Ridge Surgery Center has a new administrative team member, according to the Traverse City Record-Eagle.  By Angie Stewart - 3/12/20

Envision Healthcare confirmed it will provide care for patients with coronavirus without charging unexpected costs.  By Laura Dyrda - 3/12/20

ASC software company Surgical Information Systems outlined key strategies ASCs should use to make their billing processes run smoother.  By Rachel Popa - 3/11/20

In most specialties, patients are increasingly paying their healthcare bills online, according to a study conducted by EHR and practice management software developer Athenahealth.  By Angie Stewart - 3/11/20

A Florida woman who pleaded guilty in a healthcare fraud case was ordered to pay more than $5,700 in restitution, the Department of Justice announced March 4.  By Angie Stewart - 3/9/20

A federal grand jury indicted California physician Timothy Mulligan, MD, for allegedly committing healthcare fraud and prescribing more than 700,000 opioid doses to patients outside the scope of professional standards, The Mercury News reports.  By Angie Stewart - 3/5/20

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission plans to recommend CMS eliminate a 2.8 percent pay increase for surgery centers in its report to Congress March 13, citing issues around surgery center finances, Bloomberg Law reports.  By Eric Oliver - 3/5/20

Even if an ASC is performing well, there can still be room for revenue cycle improvement, according to ASC software developer Surgical Information Systems.  By Rachel Popa - 3/4/20

Even if an ASC is performing well, there can still be room for revenue cycle improvement, according to ASC software developer Surgical Information Systems.  By Rachel Popa - 2/28/20

The Indiana legislature is considering legislation to require hospitals to put a "good faith estimate" on medical bills and prevent hospitals from billing in-hospital rates at off-site facilities, local NBC affiliate WTHR reports.  By Eric Oliver - 2/28/20

With the shift to value-based healthcare, more procedures are being performed in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).  By Scott Allen, Vice President, Managed Care Contracts, National Medical Billing Services - 2/28/20

To help patients afford local surgery, general surgeon Wade Naziri, MD, established an independent ASC that offers transparent, cash-based pricing, according to The Laurinburg Exchange.  By Angie Stewart - 2/27/20