Increasingly, surgery centers and practices related to surgery centers attempt to profit from the providing of anesthesia services. In the last couple of years, the American Society for Anesthesia has attacked various models as improper kickback relationships and has argued…
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The Senate is not expected to vote on a proposed Medicare physician fee-fix before Friday, three days after CMS will start applying a required 21.3 percent cut to physician claims, according to the chief lobbyist for the AMA.
The following leaders of national healthcare trade associations, representing key healthcare constituencies, had a crucial role in shaping the healthcare reform law. Here are summaries of what each did on behalf of their members, how the law will affect their…
Executive SummaryThere is no more controversial issue in the outpatient market today than out-of-network billing. It is important to understand the risks as well as the benefits for your ambulatory surgery center (ASC). This is particularly true given the dramatic…
Most people are aware of the risks associated with computer systems, including servers, data storage systems, desktops and laptops. And the HIPAA Security Rule contains specifications and standards that help eliminate or mitigate those risks. What most people don't realize…
As the president of Health Resources International, Allen Hecht is engaged in developing ambulatory care programs in new and emerging markets. According to Becker's ASC Review, Mr. Hecht is "one of the pioneers in the ASC industry and an extremely…
Vail (Colo.) Valley Medical Center has announced plans to start building a new surgery center in Edwards, Colo., this year.
Somnia Anesthesia Services has sponsored a white paper with HFMA entitled "Driving Value in Anesthesia Services."
The Mayfield Clinic in Cincinnati has announced its spine surgery center has partnered with United Surgical Partners International and The Christ Hospital to expand services and capacity.
Brien Fausone, administrator of Michigan Endoscopy Center, a single-specialty GI ASC managed by Physicians Endoscopy, offers the following three tips to increase room turnover time.