California ASCs are currently reimbursed at 120 percent of the Medicare HOPD rate, and a switch to calculating reimbursement using ASC rates represents a 40-50 percent cut in reimbursements to ASCs.
CASA has objected strongly to this approach and has provided written comments to DWC.
DWC recently announced it will be holding a public stakeholder meeting to receive input on the issue. CASA is encouraging those in the ASC industry to attend. The meeting will be held Thursday, May 27 from 10am-12pm at the Elihu M. Harris State Office Building, Room 2, in Oakland, Calif. Interested parties should RVSP for to meeting by contacting Maureen Gray at mgray@dir.ca.gov or (510) 286-0676.
Learn more about CASA.
At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 18–20 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
