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Out-of-Network Billing for ASCs: Risk, Reward, and How to Stay Compliant

As the regulatory spotlight intensifies across the healthcare industry, Out-of-Network Billing for ASCs has become a high-stakes decision. Ambulatory Surgery Centers often weigh the potential for increased revenue against the growing legal and reputational risks. From the No Surprises Act to individual state laws, compliance is no longer optional—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re operating in […]

Improving Ambulatory Surgical Center Collections

Improving Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Collections

With patients having more financial responsibility for their healthcare, outpatient settings like ambulatory surgery centers are becoming more attractive to patients. A research report from Bain & Co. estimates that the number of procedures taking place in outpatient surgery centers will rise from 23 million in 2018 to 27 million in 2021. As per the […]

Why Should ASCs Focus on Measuring Revenue Cycle KPIs?

Care delivered by Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) is more cost-effective compared to Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOPD) as it saves $2.6 billion a year for Medicare. However, the reimbursement rates for ASCs have been shrinking over the last decade, posing survival challenges for providers. On average, they are reimbursed 58% less compared to a hospital for […]