Becker's Healthcare August 5, 2024
Operational costs are soaring for ASCs while reimbursements continue to decline. Some physicians point to a lack of communication from payers regarding ASC’s true costs for creating this financial tension.
For some, leaning into the advantages of ASCs in comparison to inpatient settings –– such as cost-effectiveness, lower infection rates and patient satisfaction –– are powerful points in negotiations with payers.
“It seems obvious, but it is critical to articulate how ASCs have been proven to save money long term, in a very high-volume way,” Shakeel Ahmed, MD, gastroenterologist and CEO at Atlas Medical Group (St. Louis) told Becker’s. “Developing a partnership where both sides are committed to the common mission of quality care at moderate cost is likely...
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