Becker's Healthcare August 3, 2023
Here are six pieces of federal legislation that have been proposed or passed in 2023 that will have an impact on ASCs and physicians:
1. A bipartisan Congressional majority is pressuring CMS to finalize a federal regulation that would overhaul prior authorization within Medicare Advantage. A bipartisan letter to the Department of Health and Human Services and CMS was co-signed by 61 senators and 233 representatives.
2. In May, the House of Representatives reviewed legislation to increase transparency into ownership of certain healthcare facilities. The bill, H.R. 3262, would require that all ASCs report to the Department of Health and Human Services upon any change in ownership.
3. Four members of the House of Representatives who are also...