Becker's Healthcare August 3, 2023
Low reimbursements, rising costs and growing competition are some of the biggest challenges ASCs are up against today.
Note: These responses have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Amber Lawler, RN. Administrator of Proffer Surgical Center (Amarillo, Texas): I feel like our biggest challenge is the amount ASCs are allowed to be reimbursed by insurance. The cost of performing surgery continues to rise, and our insurance reimbursement rates have not. ASCs are often performing the same surgical procedures as hospitals but are reimbursed by insurance at a much lower rate.
Brett Maxfield, CRNA. Director of Madison Avenue Surgery Center (Idaho Falls, Idaho): The common struggle that I see with everyone is that there is a significant rise in...
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