ASC Coding, Billing & Collections

Captive insurance, while commonly used in industries outside of healthcare to manage risk in-house, is an opportunity for ASCs to insure their center while capitalizing on associated economic benefits.

Big insurers are scrutinizing and challenging the premiums paid to those living in poverty, labeling them as "unfair," Benefits Pro reports.

A good number of physicians have never heard of CMS' Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, which aims to tie payment to quality outcomes and move away from a fee-for-service payment system, according to Healthcare Dive.

A recent SERMO survey found more physicians will not accept new patients with coverage under the ACA next year, according to mrc TV.

Anthem Blue Cross and its 17 ACO partners saved $70.4 million over a 12-month measure period and also provided high quality care to Anthem preferred provider organization members.

In a recent press release, HSTpathways addressed the impact of MACRA final rule on ambulatory surgery centers.

As more ambulatory surgery centers are trying their hand at joint replacement surgery, the potential benefits of a bundled payment program prove alluring.

A new Department of Labor overtime rule could go into effect as soon as Dec. 1, 2016, and MedHQ can guide your surgery center through the rule change, ensuring you are informed and well prepared.

After increased scrutiny, Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini continues to defend his company's proposed acquisition of Humana, Reuters reports.

CMS plans to introduce an all-payer ACO model in Vermont in January 2017, according to RevCycle Intelligence.