Author: Patsy Newitt

Precertifications are one of many hassles ASCs face when securing reimbursements. 

Iredell Health System is opening a medical facility with a surgery clinic in Mooresville, N.C., to accommodate the need for outpatient surgery, the Mooresville Tribune reported May 29. 

May was a busy month for ASCs — Becker's ASC Review reported on 31 ASCs opening or being announced.

Outpatient cases and surgery centers boosted Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network's revenue during the first quarter, TribLive reported May 29. 

Cancer screenings and disparities are some of the biggest issues in gastroenterology, according to some GI leaders. 

Six administrators spoke with Becker's ASC Review about financial opportunities they see in the ASC industry.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed into law a revision to the state's certificate-of-need requirements, raising ASC CON annual fees from $100 to $2,000.

Handling claims and denials with payers can be an obstacle for ASCs to maximize revenue. 

Wichita, Kan.-based Plastic Surgery Center is planning a $2.1 million expansion and renovation, the Wichita Business Journal reported May 28.

Understanding gastroenterological surgery trends in preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care is critical for the long-term success of GIs and GI practices.