AmSurg’s more than 250 surgery centers are now in-network with Aetna after Envision Healthcare signed a multiyear deal with the insurer.
Category: ASC Coding, Billing and Collections
3 ASC specialties that grew since 2018 — and 8 that did not
ASC average case mix largely remained stable from 2018 to 2022, according to VMG Health’s”Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study” from 2018 and 2022.
The value-based care deals shaping the industry
As the healthcare industry shifts to value-based care models over traditional fee-for-service models, major players are making deals to facilitate that transition.
US spent $4.3 trillion on healthcare in 2021: Here's how
Health spending in the U.S. jumped from $4.1 trillion in 2020 to $4.3 trillion in 2021, a 2.7 percent increase, according to a report from the American Medical Association.
The 3 policies controlling physician reimbursements
Three big CMS moves have affected physician reimbursements in the last 10 years, according to VMG Health’s 2023 mergers and acquisitions report released March 21:
Is CMS pushing procedures away from ASCs? 5 moves to know
From its reversal on the inpatient only list to removing procedures from the ASC-approved list, CMS seemingly has been erratic with its ASC policies.
Worst states for physicians over the last 5 years
New York and Rhode Island consistently rank low on financial website WalletHub’s annual list of worst states for physicians.
Best states for physicians over the last 5 years
Montana and Wisconsin consistently rank high on financial website WalletHub’s annual list of best states for physicians.
20 largest insurance companies
Kaiser Permanente Health Plans was the largest payer by total incurred claims in 2021, according to data firm Definitive Healthcare.
3 ways reimbursement challenges put a strain on physicians
The effects of low reimbursement rates for procedures performed in ASCs continue to be a source of ongoing stress for physicians.
