The AAO is working with the Surgical Care Coalition, a group of 12 medical associations urging Congress to take two key actions:
1. Waive Medicare’s budget-neutrality requirements
2. Require CMS to apply the proposed E/M payment increase to 10- and 90-day global surgical postoperative visits
The AAO opposes CMS’ proposal on the grounds that it “will likely force ophthalmologists to take fewer Medicare patients leading to longer wait times and reduced access to care for older Americans,” the organization said in a press release. “It may also force more ophthalmologists, who already have the highest overhead in medicine, to back out of Medicare participation entirely.”
Click here to read more about the AAO’s stance.
More articles on specialty care:
ASC considers in-house alternative to ‘overwhelmed’ hospital testing center — 3 insights
425 surgery centers that received PPP funds of more than $150K by state
4 COVID-19 testing insights for ASCs
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.