Marshall Baker of Physician Advisory Services, Inc. discusses five predictions on the future of the ambulatory surgery center industry.
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Following reports that some CMS carriers were not recognizing the -PT modifier for ASC claims, the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association is reporting the carriers are now beginning to process these claims correctly.
Randall Piper, senior director of non-acute contracting for group purchasing organization Amerinet, discusses five ways ambulatory surgery centers can maximize the benefits of their membership with a group purchasing organization.
Citing operational issues for states, CMS has postponed its April 1 implementation date for Medicaid recovery audit contractors and has not yet identified a new date, according to a release from CMS.
Equipment hazards can lead to exposure to burns or shocks, and can be caused by poorly maintained equipment (e.g., autoclaves, warming cabinets, defibrillators) or improperly trained staff, according to OSHA.
Georganna Howell, RN, administrator of Greenspring Surgery Center, an orthopedic and pain management facility in Baltimore, discusses five ways to shorten patient wait times and make waiting less onerous.
Pend Oreille Surgery Center in Ponderay, Idaho, has shown outstanding patient satisfaction scores. Administrator Kris Sabo suggests 10 ways to keep patient satisfaction high.
The following Q&A comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website. Q: What codes should hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers and physicians use to report astigmatism-correcting intraocular lenses (A-C IOLs) or procedures and services related to an A-C…
Construction has been completed on a new ambulatory surgery center in San Diego, according to a report from The Daily Transcript.
Achieving accreditation from any accrediting organization is a notable accomplishment but no easy feat and requires a long process of preparation. Adele Rittmueller, CEO of Flathead Orthopedics and Orthopedic Surgery Center in Kalispell, Mont., which was recently accredited by AAAHC…