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.
Category: ASC Coding, Billing and Collections
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.
'Year of the rebellion': Will physicians strike back at the payer system?
As physicians face more reimbursement cuts, Kerry Willis, MD, is predicting payers will face backlash.
'We are in for continued disruption': Physician pay trends a Novant Health exec is eyeing
Physicians are seeing continued pay cuts in 2023, and many leaders are worried about the sustainability of small practices as the healthcare industry consolidates.
The Importance of Security When Outsourcing Your ASC Billing
When ASCs choose a billing partner, data security usually isn’t a reason driving the decision.
ASCs' reimbursement woes: What's worrying leaders in 2023
ASCs are historically reimbursed at lower levels than hospital outpatient departments, and as operating costs soar, many leaders are worried about how low reimbursements will affect their ability to meet margins.
Outpatient reimbursements getting more complex: What this means for ASCs
Outpatient visits are being billed at increasingly higher levels, according to a Feb. 27 analysis from the Peterson Foundation and Kaiser Family Foundation.
