Accurate coding is essential to the smooth running of an ASC, according to ASC software developer Surgical Information Systems. Jho Outlaw, SIS' senior vice president of revenue cycle services and Jessica Nelson, director of revenue cycle services shared insights on how to handle common ASC revenue cycle issues.  By Rachel Popa - 11/12/19

  ASC billing company Regent Revenue Cycle Management promoted Gina Tolbert to revenue cycle manager.  By Rachel Popa - 11/8/19

As the number of patients with high-deductible health plans increases, ASCs are making adjustments to accommodate them.  By Rachel Popa - 11/8/19

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons aims to help its 39,000 members improve the financial experience for patients through a new partnership with CareCredit, a credit card business for health, wellness and personal care.  By Angie Stewart - 11/6/19

Payer mix and bundled payments were the most commonly cited reimbursement concerns for ASC leaders in OR Manager's 2019 Salary/Career Survey.  By Angie Stewart - 11/5/19

Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis rolled out three new initiatives aimed at improving healthcare-related price transparency, Florida Trend reports.  By Eric Oliver - 11/5/19

The Trump administration is holding off on implementing a rule that would require hospitals to disclose negotiated rates for medical services, Seeking Alpha reports.  By Angie Stewart - 11/4/19

CMS' final rule released Nov. 1 includes changes to the billing and coding requirements for evaluation and management services, Health Data Management reports.  By Angie Stewart - 11/4/19

CMS' reworked the Merit-based Incentive Payment System, to simplify reporting requirements for providers in its 2020 Physician Fee Schedule Quality Payment Program Final Rule.  By Eric Oliver - 11/1/19

Medical billing and practice management software provider DrChrono will offer financing options for physician practices through a new partnership.  By Angie Stewart - 10/30/19

Medical billing is a complex process, in part due to the large quantity of medical diagnosis codes in use and the existence of multiple payers in healthcare, according to Grand View Research.   By Angie Stewart - 10/30/19

Surgery centers can improve claims denial management by adopting proactive strategies, according to Mnet Health News.  By Angie Stewart - 10/28/19

Price transparency is the way of the future, and ASCs are strategically positioned to take advantage of it, according to several panelists who spoke at Becker's ASC 2​6​th Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs on Oct. 25.  By Angie Stewart - 10/25/19

With changes in care and reimbursement shifting toward value-based care, ASCs are redefining how they view reimbursement.  By Alan Condon - 10/25/19

While payers continue to drive volume to the outpatient setting, surgery centers can be successful and negotiate proper reimbursement rates.  By Eric Oliver - 10/24/19

ASC revenue cycle management services provider Serbin Medical Billing is moving its headquarters to accommodate a growing client base and workforce.  By Angie Stewart - 10/22/19

Pennsylvania ASCs reported an average operating margin of 24.06 percent in fiscal year 2018, down slightly from 25.06 percent in 2017, according to a report from the Pennsylvania Healthcare Cost Containment Council.  By Angie Stewart - 10/21/19

Medical payments per workers' comp claim have increased for ASCs, new research shows.  By Rachel Popa - 10/18/19

ASC management software developer Surgical Information Systems shared insights on improving financial performance.  By Rachel Popa - 10/17/19

The Health Industry Distributors Association published a report with insights on ASC payer mix and procedure costs.  By Angie Stewart - 10/15/19