Ambulatory surgery centers continue to gain popularity as a choice for physicians who seek greater independence than hospital employment may provide. Currently, there are 5,464 Medicare-certified ASCs, according to Medicare Payment Advisory Commission 2015 data.
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Here are four recent legislative changes that affect ASCs.
It's October, budget season for many ASCs. With new tools and technology continually being introduced, determining what should make the cut can be an overwhelming decision. Technology that streamlines processes and eliminates unnecessary spending is always a board favorite. But…
Hospital-employed physicians have higher commercial healthcare prices than non-employed physicians, according to an article published in the October issue of JAMA Internal Medicine.
The Precision Surgery Center of Dallas regularly supports the Texas ASC Society PAC, which contributes to supporting legislators who advance interests of the ASC community.
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The CMS implemented an initiative in which it pays an average of $42 to Medicare beneficiaries per month for various chronic care management services that are not provided during in-person office visits. However, many physicians are not submitting reimbursement requests,…
The National Academy of Medicine elected Laura Niklason, MD, PhD, to its organization.
Senator Hillary Clinton, a Democratic party frontrunner for president, has received a large amount of campaign funds from drug companies — more than any candidate in either party, according to a report by The Hill.
On Monday, Judge Rosemary M. Collyer of Federal District Court denied the Obama administration's request for an appeal of her ruling that the House had reason to sue the administration, according to The New York Times.
Americans without health insurance will be fined $695 in 2016, according to the Houston Chronicle.