The Budget Control Act of 2011 (pdf) was signed by President Obama on Aug. 9.
“It seems clear that the government is moving towards deficit reductions through spending cuts and, potentially, tax increases,” according to the report. “As low-cost, high-quality providers of care, ASCs can help to reduce federal spending on healthcare, but only if lawmakers understand ASCs and the benefits they provide.”
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