Physicians are losing autonomy as the workforce flocks to employed models.
Leadership
Operating independently is becoming increasingly difficult, and many leaders feel that having strong leadership and management is the key to maintaining viability.
Physician leaders are frustrated and concerned about CMS' proposal for a 2.8% conversion factor reduction to its physician fee schedule for 2025.
Advances in technology and the cost effectiveness of ASCs have made them a fast-growing market.
During a featured session at Becker's 21st Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC +The Future of Spine Conference, Reid Zeising, founder and CEO of Gain, discussed the company's mission, payer trends and complex claims.
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During a featured session at Becker's 21st Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC +The Future of Spine Conference, Brett Spark, president of Aroris Health, discussed challenges and opportunities in payer contracting for ASCs.
As practice costs skyrocket and reimbursements continue to sink, physicians are angered at CMS' proposal to cut physician pay by 2.8%.
Although the ASC industry is largely fragmented, independence is becoming increasingly difficult as practice costs soar and healthcare consolidates.
CMS proposed a 2.8% conversion factor reduction to its physician fee schedule for 2025 July 10.
Debbie Aizenberg, MD, is the new CMO of UC Davis’ ambulatory clinical care services in Sacramento, Calif.