Becker's Healthcare June 24, 2021
Employers are increasingly exploring direct contracting options for orthopedic care, which can provide an additional revenue stream for ASCs as commercial payers continue to reduce reimbursement rates and narrow their networks.
During Becker’s 18th Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, four experts discussed challenges related direct-to-employer contracting and how this trend will develop in orthopedics.
Below is an excerpt from the conversation, slightly edited for clarity. To view the full session on-demand, click here.
Note: Responses are lightly edited for style and clarity.
Question: How should ASCs approach direct-to-employer contracts as employers increasingly look to surgery center partnerships for spine and orthopedic care?
Nader Samii. CEO, National Medical Billing Services: I think...