Category: ASC Coding, Billing and Collections

Physicians twisted 'into pretzels' under Stark law as leaders brace for reform

The future of the Stark law is uncertain following a recent district court decision that a False Claims Act lawsuit against South Charleston, W.Va.-based Thomas Health System could not be resolved without further briefings on the U.S. Supreme Court’s r…

'The biggest scam in the country': What 5 leaders are saying about Medicare Advantage 

All of healthcare has struggled with declining reimbursements, patient care issues and administrative burdens associated with Medicare Advantage plans. 

AMA targets post-procedure clawbacks

Physician frustration is growing as prior authorization and other payer obstacles lead to increased retrospective payment denial. 

The new era of Stark law, antikickback enforcement

Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act enforcement is entering a new era — turning away from enforcement of COVID-10 pandemic-era fraud, Law.com reported Nov. 7. 

West Virginia hospital's Stark law case dismissed 

A West Virginia federal district court has dismissed a false claims lawsuit filed against Thomas Health System, citing insufficient detail in the plaintiff’s allegations, according to court documents filed by Becker’s. 

What a Trump win means for Medicare Advantage

During President-elect Donald Trump’s term, he decreased the average monthly plan premium for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries to the lowest rates MA plans had seen since 2007. 

As hospitals slam site-neutral payments, ASCs find powerful allies

As many ASCs voice support for site-neutral payments, hospitals push back on legislator action advocating for such policies.

ASCs 'treading the water' amid new payer challenges

ASCs’ payer issues aren’t new, but many are now  increasingly challenged by complex and restrictive payment policies set by insurers. 

How physicians want to reform 1 of their 'biggest challenges'

Physicians are spending more time than ever on prior authorizations for treatments and procedures, which many say has a negative impact on patient care. 

CMS' new hospital capacity ruling: 5 things ASCs need to know

CMS began requiring hospitals to report specific admission information on Nov. 1.