Payers are constantly changing prior authorization rules, keeping physicians and physician staff on their toes over what procedures may or may not be approved.
Category: ASC News
11 worst states for healthcare
West Virginia is the worst state for healthcare, MoneyGeek reported April 2.
Centene in the headlines: 25 updates in 60 days
Here are 25 Centene updates Becker’s has covered since Feb. 8:
What does the future look like for independent ASCs? Here's what 3 experts have to say
While ASCs, especially independent ASCs, are facing several challenges in the current healthcare environment, including market conditions, competition and legislative interference, there is hope for the future, according to three experts.
6 opportunities to shift from burnout to organizational success, per PA leaders
Burnout is the current reality for many healthcare workers, but physician assistants can sometimes fall under the radar.
The physician issue with 'no clear end or solution in sight'
Timothy Babineau, MD, principal at ECG Management Consultants, spoke with Becker’s to discuss physicians’ reimbursement concerns.
Blue Cross Blue Shield expands primary care network in Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has expanded its primary care network with the addition of three physician groups to its network.
US wealth: What it takes to be in the 'top 1%'
About 11 percent of physicians have a net worth of more than $5 million, according to 2022 data from Medscape, placing them in the richest 1 percent of all U.S. residents, according to a May 16 report from Bloomberg.
5 things ASC leaders should know about Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is one of the biggest brands in healthcare.
Gramercy Surgery Center adds automatic prior authorization tool
New York City-based Gramercy Surgery Center has added artificial intelligence platform Infinitus Systems for automating tasks including insurance verification and prior authorization.
