Here are three quick notes:
1. In 2014, Medicare saved $8.8 million by patients undergoing colonoscopies at Tennessee ASCs.
2. The program saved $5 million-plus by shifting upper GI procedures to surgery centers in the state.
3. Nearly three years ago, Medicare accrued savings of $26 million by having Tennessee ASCs perform cataract procedures.
More articles on gastroenterology:
Massachusetts medical center removing GI endoscopy unit from ASC — 3 insights
GI leader to know: Dr. Rand Compton of Centers for Gastroenterology
Inner damage to endoscopes could jeopardize cleanliness — 4 insights
