In 2025, the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) market continued to solidify its role as a core site of care for elective and ...
The acquisition of ASCs by UnitedHealth Group’s Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, was associated with double-digit price increases for competing insurers, according to a February study ...
Representatives from the ASC Association recently met with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on payment policies in surgery centers, according to an ASCA release. The ASCA was joined by ...
On November 21, 2025, CMS made available the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and the Medicare Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) payment system final rule for calendar year 2026 ...
The Proposed Rule includes some policies that were also adopted during President Trump’s first administration, such as removing Medicare payment limitations on site of service and permitting more ...
11 observations on the OIG’s report on transitioning hospital outpatient rates to ambulatory surgery center levels, and CMS’ response. 1. The OIG was asked by Congress to assess the impact on total ...
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