ASC Coding, Billing & Collections

Philadelphia-based Independence Blue Cross partnered with Radnor, Pa.-based RelayNetwork to develop a mobile-based communication platform to improve patient-payer communication, PatientEngagementHIT reports.

Washington, D.C.-based Avalere Health analyzed the leaked potential Republican ACA plan and found it would significantly reduce the insured U.S. population and cost states billions, the Washington Post reports.

Politico conducted a poll in partnership with Morning Consult of 2,000 voters from Feb. 24 to 26 on a variety of issues, including President Donald Trump's approach to Medicaid.

After the federal government granted Vermont a waiver to redesign its health system in 2016, the state adopted a value-based system similar to what the Republican's envision for their potential ACA replacement, Kaiser Health News reports.

President Donald Trump discussed the administration's health plan during the Governors' Dinner on Feb. 23, 2017, The Hill reports.

A Kaiser Family Foundation poll found Americans support Medicaid expansion even as Republican legislators work on repealing the ACA.

ASC companies adjust their valuation models and pricing for centers based on the volume of out-of-network cases, according to the HealthCare Appraisers 2016 ASC Valuation Survey Results.

Despite Republican legislators having their own opinions on an ACA replacement plan, the party remains unified around implementing health savings accounts, The Hill reports.

Hartford, Conn.-based Aetna's board authorized more stock repurchases last week, prompting the payer to spend $3.3 billion to purchase back additional stock, ABC News reports.

Kaiser Health News reports support for former President Barack Obama's 2010 ACA totaled 48 percent in February 2017, the highest approval ratings since the law's enactment.