In a Nov. 18 post, Ms. Nelson shared three reasons why ASCs are threatening future HOPD market share:
1. CMS expanded the number of ASC-payable surgical procedures to include total knee arthroplasty, as well as some neurosurgery and cardiology services.
2. CMS’ site-neutral payment policies are shrinking the reimbursement gap between ASCs and HOPDs.
3. The rise in high-deductible insurance options is making patients more price-sensitive, and co-pays tend to be lower in ASCs than in HOPDs.
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