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5 things to know about surprise billing during the COVID-19 pandemic
The days of surprise medical billing may be numbered due to emerging legislation around the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Financial hit from COVID-19 could lead to ASC closures, more consolidation: 4 insights
Surgical practices are among the businesses at risk of insolvency because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has major implications for the future of healthcare, Stateline reports. -
Survey: COVID-19 has 'substantially' decreased revenue for 68% of physicians
Most physicians have seen a substantial decrease in revenue because of COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders, according to a recent MDLinx survey of 670 physicians. -
How ASCs can stay productive during a slowdown — 5 focus areas
ASCs closed or operating at limited capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic can use this time to strengthen revenue cycle and administrative functions, according to Serbin Medical Billing. -
Medical practice layoffs projected to reach 36 percent in May — 3 insights from MGMA
Medical group practices of all sizes and specialties have taken a financial hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new survey results from the Medical Group Management Association. -
What 'high-deductible season' means for ASCs — 3 insights
Patients' out-of-pocket payment obligations are higher at the beginning of the year, creating challenges for ASC collections, according to BHG Patient Lending. -
HHS clarifies ASC eligibility for $30B in COVID-19 relief grants
The federal government's $30 billion in COVID-19 relief grants to Medicare providers are subject to terms and conditions that raised questions for many ASCs, according to the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association. -
Feds reserve $30B in 'immediate' grants for ASCs, other Medicare providers
The federal government is allocating $30 billion in grants to Medicare providers — including ASCs — under its sweeping stimulus package for COVID-19 relief. -
UnitedHealthcare, Optum accelerating $2B in provider payments & support — 6 details
UnitedHealth Group is accelerating nearly $2 billion in payments and financial support to U.S. healthcare providers through its UnitedHealthcare and Optum subsidiaries, according to an April 7 announcement. -
Staying in business during the COVID-19 crisis: 5 key strategies
The American Medical Association shared several strategies for keeping a medical practice in business during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Texas surgical group sues insurer for COVID-19 business losses — 5 details
A surgical group with two Texas locations is suing Sentinel Insurance Co. for business losses related to COVID-19. -
How ASCs can temporarily convert to hospitals under Medicare — 7 things to know
An April 3 memo from CMS outlines the process for temporarily enrolling a Medicare-certified ASC as a hospital during the COVID-19 public health emergency. -
Billing for critical care services — 3 things to remember
Some anesthesia providers are being asked to scale back on routine cases and instead assist with critically ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
2 updates on Medicare payments, loans for small businesses
Anesthesia Business Consultants is providing regular updates to support anesthesia practice management decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
American College of Surgeons: 3 guidelines to alleviate physicians' 'moral distress'
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing "significant moral distress" among surgeons, whose duty to patients is now in conflict with public health needs, according to the American College of Surgeons. -
UnitedHealthcare extends Houston physicians' contract despite failed negotiations
Despite failed contract negotiations, Houston Methodist's employed physicians will remain in-network for UnitedHealthcare customers through May 31, Houston Business Journal reports. -
New rules for borrowers affected by COVID-19
Anesthesia Business Consultants is regularly updating clients on developments affecting them during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
How ASCs, specialty hospitals can safeguard margins in a crisis — 3 strategies
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. -
Minnesota extends tax deadlines for surgical centers, other providers — 3 quick notes
As healthcare providers battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota is extending tax-filing deadlines upon request, according to JD Supra. -
How 20 states rank for Medicaid reliance — Massachusetts takes the crown
Massachusetts has more Medicaid coverage than any other state, and Georgia has the least Medicaid coverage, according to a new WalletHub ranking.
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