From rising labor costs to shrinking reimbursements, seven leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the mounting financial pressures facing ASCs today. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Question: What is the most significant financial challenge ASCs…
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On July 15, CMS released the 2026 proposed payment rule for ASCs, including updates to patent policies and the proposed addition of more than 200 procedures to the ASC Covered Procedures List in 2026. Bill Prentice, CEO of the Ambulatory…
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