Becker's ASC
Dec 20, 2024 · Here are 26 new cardiology ASCs that were announced or opened in 2024, as reported by Becker's:
Policymakers push Anthem BCBS for answers on new anesthesia …
Nov 26, 2024 · Connecticut state senator Jeff Gordon, MD, addressed concerns over Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's new policy on anesthesia claims in a Nov. 20 letter to the insurer, according to a news release from Dr. Gordon's office. On Nov. 1, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans representing Connecticut, New York and Missouri announced a policy revision set to take effect Feb. 1, 2025.
Trump's HHS nominee: 8 things to know
Nov 18, 2024 · On Nov. 14, President-elect Donald Trump named Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as his nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Mr. Kennedy joins a team of politicians, news anchors and businessmen that Mr. Trump has named as potential cabinet nominees since his election in early November. "For too long, Americans have been crushed by the industrial food complex and drug companies who have ...
ASCs' pay problems intensify
Nov 27, 2024 · ASCs are facing a trifecta of pay issues — anesthesia stipends, rising expenses and stagnant reimbursements. "With stagnant, slow-moving or declining reimbursements, coupled with rising supply and staffing costs, there is little financial flexibility to accommodate [anesthesia] stipends while maintaining sufficient profitability to offer …
10 things to know about investor interest in Surgery Partners
Sep 30, 2024 · Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners, a leading ASC operator, has caught the eye of investors amid consistent growth and rumors of potential buyouts, according to a recent analysis from Seeking Alpha.. Here are 10 key points to know:
4 states with CON changes to watch in 2025 - beckersasc.com
2 days ago · Certificate-of-need laws, which regulate the development of healthcare facilities, have been the subject of controversy in some states where healthcare leaders and legislators view them as stifling competition in the healthcare sector. In September, law firm Parker Poe published a blog post ...
5 hospitals, health systems facing Stark law allegations
Oct 11, 2024 · The Department of Justice is doubling down on Stark law violations, with CMS settling a record-breaking total of $12.6 million in Stark law in 2023, a 552% increase from 2021.. Compensation above fair market value, compensation structures that changed with referrals, and the provision of services to physicians at reduced or no cost are some of the violations the DOJ is doubling down on.
Is Optum's rumored Surgery Partners deal a 'step toward …
Oct 21, 2024 · UnitedHealth Group, parent company of Optum, has set its sights on acquiring Brentwood, Tenn.-based ASC operator Surgery Partners, leaving industry leaders concerned about the potential effects.. Sources told Bloomberg that private equity firm TPG is also an interested buyer, along with other private equity firms. The deal is in its early stages and is not confirmed, according to the report.
St. Luke's to open new outpatient center in 2025
2 days ago · Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke's University Health Network is constructing a new medical center, The Morning Call reported Dec. 26. The facility will house urgent care, occupational medicine, orthopedics, women's health, and X-ray and lab services,. The 22,500-square-foot medical center is projected ...
CORRECT USE OF MODIFIERS IN ASC BILLING by Stephanie Ellis, R.N., CPC President, Ellis Medical Consulting, Inc. Modifiers are two digit symbols added to CPT procedure codes to signify the procedure has been