Becker's Healthcare October 9, 2025
A number of federal policies proposed or enacted in the last year are expected to have a significant impact on ASCs.
In July, CMS released its proposed rules for 2026, which included the addition of hundreds of procedures to the covered procedures list for ASCs as well as a 2.6% bump in reimbursements for ASCs.
Krista Bragg, DNP, CEO of Philadelphia-based KB Kinetics, recently joined Becker’s to share her thoughts on what federal policy moves will provide the biggest benefit to ASCs.
Editor’s note: This response has been lightly edited for clarity and length:
Question: What recent federal policies are the most exciting or concerning for ASCs right now?
Dr. Krista Bragg, DNP: The federal government’s proposed 2026 Medicare...
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