Becker's Healthcare April 24, 2024
ASCs are historically reimbursed at lower levels than hospital outpatient departments, despite being considered by many in healthcare to be a high-quality and low-cost site of care.
As operating costs soar, many leaders are concerned about how low reimbursements will affect their ability to meet margins.
Here are five numbers illustrating ASCs’ reimbursement challenges:
3.1%. CMS’ finalized payment rate for ASCs in its 2024 final rule, a decrease from 2023’s 3.8% payment rate.
58%. How much more medical procedures can cost at HOPDs as of 2022 when compared to a physician office or ASC, according to an analysis by Blue Health Intelligence, the Blue...
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