Becker's Healthcare December 14, 2023
ASCs and HOPDs are vying for similar patient populations, but having procedures done at ASCs versus the latter can yield financial benefits, according to an analysis by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
Blue Health Intelligence — BCBS’ data analytics company — analyzed national claims data for treatment services of 123 million BCBS members at different care sites from 2017 to 2022. The analysis found that costs for health services were “substantially higher” when performed in HOPDs — leading to a higher cost for consumers.
Here are three more of the report’s findings:
1. Prices of common procedures were “substantially” higher when performed at HOPDs — some five times more expensive — compared to when performed in an ASC...
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