Most economists have said that failing to act on these issues could prompt another recession and additional job losses.
Medicare payments to providers are scheduled to face a 2 percent reduction in 2013 and beyond, meaning that the 0.6 percent update for ASCs in 2013 will become a 1.4 percent reduction unless sequestration is forestalled.
Learn more about the ASCA Government Affairs Update.
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