Editorials & Publications

Physician documentation accuracy can be the deciding factor in whether an ASC is paid promptly and correctly. Even small errors can lead to denials, payment delays, and possibly non-payments for services rendered. Follow these four ...

The complete ASC revenue cycle process encompasses many complex functions. Each is essential to securing payment for a surgery center. But due to their significant interdependence, a strong performance in one, most, or nearly all of these ...

If you have worked in the ASC industry long enough, you have likely heard a phrase along the lines of “case volume is the lifeblood of an ASC.” While cases are vital to an ASC’s success—after all, without cases, ...

The beginning of a new year provides an opportunity to reflect back on the previous year and look forward to a year of unlimited potential. To learn about the 2018 experiences and 2019 objectives of ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) ...

Ask ASC staff what topic they enjoy speaking about with patients least and you can expect many — if not most —will say financial responsibility. As out-of-pocket costs for patients has increased (quite significantly in a short ...

As we near the end of the year, let's look back at some of the biggest developments affecting the ASC industry in 2018. And there were many of them. 1. Medicare final rule delivers big wins. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ...

If your ASC can pay its bills on time, make regular distributions to its owners, and afford the occasional capital investment that helps drive growth, congratulations! Many ASCs struggle to accomplish one or more of these indicators of ...

If you have worked in an ASC over the past several years, one trend that has been hard to miss is the shift of financial responsibility from payers to patients. Depending upon the procedure, patients may now be expected to cover hundreds to ...

As we approach the end of the year, ASCs should already be working on their budget for 2019 or at least planning to begin soon. A good starting point when designing a budget is to evaluate the current year's budget. Determine where ...

For the last several years, ASCs — like nearly all healthcare providers — have witnessed firsthand a growing shift in the responsibility for payment of services from payers to consumers. This has created numerous obstacles for ...