Becker's Healthcare September 3, 2019
Gerald A. Maccioli, MD, chief quality officer of Envision Healthcare and medical director of Envision’s Healthcare Center for Quality and Patient Safety, has nearly three decades of experience in clinical and business leadership. Here, he shares his thoughts on the role of ASCs in value-based care, technological advancements on the horizon and more.
Note: Responses have been lightly edited for style and clarity.
Question: What are your reactions to the recent outpatient prospective payment system news from CMS?
Dr. Gerald Maccioli: It’s very interesting how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is pushing price transparency for hospitals vis-à-vis payer rates. For consumers, it might seem favorable. If I operated a hospital, I would find this onerous, considering it would...