Prior to the advent of electronic claims submission – mandated by the administrative simplification portion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 – many claims submitted by… read more →
Medical supplies are one of the most significant expenses incurred by an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). In fact, they may run as high as 10 to 20% of your net… read more →
Recently I was asked what ASCs could do to assist patients who can’t afford to pay for a procedure that’s covered under their high deductible health plan (HDHP). If you… read more →
The threat of rising interest rates in the banking industry came to fruition in November 2016. If your ASC has not taken advantage of refinancing its debt at a lower… read more →
If your ASC operates in a state that allows convalescent care centers, there are numerous benefits of adding one to your existing continuum of care. We outline some of those… read more →
According to a recent study by Kaiser Family Foundation, an increasing number of insured Americans report difficulty affording health care.[1] Are you prepared for the impact your patients’ out-of-pocket costs… read more →
We are excited to release our latest white paper – 10 ASC Trends and Developments to Watch in 2017. We are still in the early months of 2017, but it… read more →
Purchasing medical equipment for a new surgery center or adding new equipment to your existing ASC can be daunting. With forethought, however, the task is manageable and can be downright… read more →
The Final Rule outlining Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers became effective November 15, 2016. Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are one of 17 providers and… read more →