Becker's Healthcare May 12, 2022
CMS has passed several measures in the last year affecting ASC reimbursements, including removing 255 procedures from the ASC-payable list. For Cathy McCue, MSN, RN, administrator of Uropartners Surgery Center in Des Plaines, Ill., CMS’ actions point to a prioritization of hospitals because of a strong hospital lobby.
Ms. McCue joined Becker’s to discuss ASCs’ biggest obstacles in providing patient care.
Question: What is ASCs’ biggest enemy in providing patient care?
Editor’s note: This response was edited lightly for length and clarity.
Cathy McCue: CMS supports hospitals over ASCs due to a strong American Hospital Association lobby — even though...
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