Will Current Medicare Eligibility Numbers Affect ASCs?

 
Medicare reimbursement is frequently an issue for concern for ambulatory surgery centers. There are approximately 50.7 million people eligible for Medicare across the country, according to MedPAC data.

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Here is the number (in thousands) of the 15 states with the highest number of Medicare eligibles in 2013.

1.    California: 5,140
2.    Florida: 3,611
3.    Texas: 3,282
4.    New York: 3,159
5.    Pennsylvania: 2,397
6.    Ohio: 2,015
7.    Illinois: 1,949
8.    Michigan: 1,770
9.    North Carolina: 1,613
10.    New Jersey: 1,409
11.    Georgia: 1,364
12.    Virginia: 1,237
13.    Tennessee: 1,139
14.    Massachusetts: 1,132
15.    Indiana: 1,072

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At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.

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Is ambulatory care healthcare’s big margin engine? 4 leaders weigh in

Wednesday, July 29
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Presenters: Joe Ganley, athenahealthJeffrey Flynn, CASC, Gramercy Surgery CenterBryan Tsao, Access Center, Loma Linda University HealthJason Zepeda, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, CommonSpirit HealthGreg DeConciliis, PA-C, CASC, Boston Out­Patient Surgical Suites

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