2023 has been a tumultuous year when it comes to prior authorizations, as some payers have repealed major barriers to procedures, while others have added new rules.
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Prior authorization has continued to be a thorn in the sides of physicians nationwide.
On Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare will begin a two-phased approach to eliminate prior authorization requirements for several procedure codes.
Anesthesia costs are skyrocketing, and some ASCs are worried about sustainability of these issues if payer reimbursements do not adjust.
Certificate-of-need laws vary by state and consequently can have a huge impact on ASC development in each region.
Some leaders believe payers will be forced to increase ASC reimbursements as they become more lucrative amid healthcare's shift to value-based care.