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Author: Staff

Historically, provider credentialing has been slow to evolve. But technology is shifting credentialing from an arduous, manual process to one that is automated, streamlined and more efficient.

The state of Washington lost the most ASCs over the last two years and seven other states reported losses since December 2022, according to CMS data.

The number of ASCs across the U.S. is growing, and particularly so in California, Florida and Georgia.

Many ASCs across the U.S. are seeing patient copays increase for outpatient surgery, and collecting upfront from patients is tough. But it's necessary to keep the ASC running smoothly.

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The ASC industry has evolved tremendously in the last three years and independent surgery centers are making strategic investments for future growth.

CMS issued the 2025 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System final rule Nov. 1, with slight pay bumps in each setting despite continued inflation and specialist shortages.

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