ASC Coding, Billing & Collections

Definitive Healthcare's 2019 outpatient trends survey outlined the greatest benefits of outpatient care.

State legislators are considering an array of laws that could affect ASCs.

Collecting and analyzing metrics is vital to surgery center viability, according to OR Manager.

Hiring top talent and drawing a steady stream of patients are among the challenges ASCs and other outpatient facilities have faced this year, Definitive Healthcare's 2019 outpatient trends survey reveals.

Consolidation in healthcare has reduced competition in several regions, including among health insurers.

Outpatient surgery providers have been slow to adopt bundled payments, which offer an opportunity for ASCs to prove themselves as a viable care option, according to Roji Health Intelligence CEO Theresa Hush.

Chris Markford, administrator of the Orthopaedic Surgery Center of Clearwater (Fla.), shared his thoughts on the top reimbursement trends in the ASC industry.

Technology and patient consumerism are two of the top factors contributing to the growth of outpatient facilities such as ASCs, primary care clinics and urgent care centers, according to Definitive Healthcare's 2019 outpatient trends report.

Statement lag is an important benchmark because patients are taking on increasing financial responsibility, according to Regent RCM.

Out-of-network strategies can affect ASC value, according to the 2019 ASC Valuation Survey by HealthCare Appraisers.