Securing successful contracts with payers is becoming increasingly important for ASCs as they move toward negotiating value-based contracts.
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In 2016, the world saw two events of monumental importance: The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, and the United States elected Donald Trump as president.
The ASC industry and its future success will require both independent surgeons and large hospital systems to effectively utilize resources, according to several panelists who spoke at Becker's ASC 26th Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, Oct. 24-26…
Three leaders in the ASC space shared insights into what innovations have improved efficiency in their practices.
Tony Kilgore, CEO of Surgical Care Affiliates, delivered a keynote presentation at the Becker's ASC 26th Annual Meeting in Chicago on Oct. 24.
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While ASCs have been an established industry for decades, recent regulatory changes have reginited growth conversations and placed outpatient centers in the middle of the healthcare picture moving forward.
High-deductible health plans are increasingly prevalent in the healthcare space. According to 2018 CDC data, 44 percent of patients with employee-sponsored health insurance had some form of a high-deductible health plan.
Medicare, commercial payers and employer groups are demanding reduced healthcare costs. Employer groups are tracking their healthcare spend and holding payers accountable, comparing cost differentials between sites of service and demanding accountability from payers. Providers must be responsive and proactive…
Here are three key insights from experts about where the ASC industry is headed:
Stephen Punzak, MD, founder and CEO of One Medical Passport, spoke to Becker's ASC Review about the shift of more complex surgeries to the outpatient setting and how ASCs can use technology to enhance patient preparation and recovery.