1. New CMS ASC payment system has generally increased orthopedic reimbursements. The transition to the new CMS ASC payment system, which pays centers at a percentage of HOPD rates, has increased the reimbursement rates of most orthopedic procedures, says Jay…
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The Moore Orthopaedic Clinic ASC in Lexington, S.C., is a multi-specialty, two OR, one procedure room facility. In 2009, our center increased its revenues by 112 percent over 2008. As nurse manager of the center, I work with our team…
Following an 11 percent drop in health plan membership in 2009, Humana this year plans to cut a net of 1,400 positions, or 5 percent, according to a release from Humana.
CMS has delayed a mandatory reporting deadline that would implement Medicare Secondary Payer reporting, according to a press release from the Medicare Advocacy Recovery Coalition.
Physician rating sites are becoming more common as physician and insurer resistance gives way to an understanding that consumers want more provider data in order to make informed healthcare decisions, according to a report in Managed Healthcare Executive.
CMS has appointed Marilyn Tavenner to a new No. 2 position, principal deputy administrator, in part of a slight reorganization, according to a report by the Healthcare Financial Management Association. Ms. Tavenner most recently served as secretary of Health and…
A limited partner in a Houston ASC, The Palladium for Surgery – Houston, has filed a complaint in Harris County District Court asking a judge to appoint a receiver for the financially struggling ASC, according to court documents.
Medical practice leaders continue to face administrative challenges reporting data for Medicare's Physician Quality Reporting Initiative, according to a press release from the Medical Group Management Association.
Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo., found that propofol could be used safely under supervision of a trained professional for patients undergoing advanced endoscopic procedures, but some independent factors could contribute to an increased rate of airway modifications,…
The members of the Michigan Supreme Court voted 4-3 in support of an order that would change the deadlines for healthcare providers being sued for malpractice, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune.