Sixty nine-percent of independent physicians collect payment at time of service to maximize reimbursements, according to a recent survey from healthcare software company Tebra published Jan. 30.
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Since the start of 2025, lawmakers in five states have introduced legislation addressing anesthesia reimbursement policies and certified registered nurse anesthetist practice regulations.
Physician employment trends continue to shift as more leave private practice for hospital and corporate affiliations.
For physicians who might be eyeing a move from employed to independent practice models, the shift can be daunting.
Demand for anesthesiologists continues to rise. However, fellowship applications among anaesthesiology residents may be falling, according to a November study published in the January edition of Pain Practice.
Here are six updates on ASCs in the Midwest, as reported by Becker's since Jan. 7:
An outpatient medical complex is moving forward in South Mississippi without the support of county supervisors and nearby Singing River Health System, according to a Feb. 5 report from the Sun Herald.
The ASC Quality Collaboration has released a safety and quality assessment tool, according to a Feb. 3 report from Ambulatory Surgery Center News.
As a new federal government ushers in a wave of policy changes, ASCs are paying close attention to legislative changes and market trends as leaders plan for the years ahead.
Gastroenterology physicians are grappling with significant financial pressures as declining reimbursement rates fail to keep pace with the rising costs of medical practice