Rachel Yount, an attorney with Mintz specializing in federal anti-kickback statutes, Stark law, and state fraud and abuse laws, joined Becker’s to discuss how Stark law enforcement evolved under the previous Trump administration and what might be expec…
The gap between physicians and payers continues to widen as administrative burdens, delayed reimbursements and restrictive policies challenge the ability to provide patient care.
Physicians are voicing growing frustration with payer policies that delay payments, deny necessary care and add administrative burdens.
Rep. Jeff Van Drew has introduced a bill that would ban prior authorization across health plans.
The high costs of surgical implants have been identified as a profitability-killer for ASCs.
The Department of Justice has recently intensified its efforts to combat healthcare fraud, calling for increased diligence among physicians, according to Amanda Hill, founder of Hill Health Law Group, in an article published in Bloomberg Law Feb. 11.&n…
Kristi Manutai, RN, regional administrator for Redding, Calif.-based North State Surgery Centers, joined Becker’s to discuss how payer issues are creating significant financial and operational challenges for smaller ASCs.
Certificate-of-need laws, which regulate the establishment and expansion of healthcare facilities, continue to be a significant hurdle for ASCs in many states.
Gastrointestinal and spinal procedures are among the fastest-growing services at ASCs, according to VMG Health’s “ASCs in 2024: A Year in Review” report.
The number of independently-owned ASCs dropped to 67%, down from 68% in 2023, according to VMG Health’s “ASCs in 2024: A Year in Review” report.
