Becker's Healthcare February 7, 2025
Claire Wallace

From 2011 to 2024, the number of Medicare-certified ASCs in the U.S. grew from 1,339 to 2,140, according to VMG Health’s “ASCs in 2024: A Year in Review,” report.

Here are six Medicare reimbursement updates for ASCs to know:

1. On Nov. 1, 2023, CMS finalized its 2024 ASC reimbursement fee schedule, causing concern from ASC leaders who believe that rising operational costs cannot keep up with declining reimbursements.

2. On Jan. 1, CMS introduced a 2.9% payment increase for ASCs. ASC leaders still believe the hike is too modest to keep pace...

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