Becker's Healthcare August 26, 2024
Reimbursement differences between ASCs and HOPDs have been an ongoing challenge for surgery centers, continually making it more difficult for independent ASCs to stay afloat.
Becker’s connected with Kristopher Kitz, CEO of Eye Associates of Tucson, Wyatt Surgery Center and Tucson Ambulatory Anesthesia, all in Tucson, Ariz., to discuss a strategy for navigating payer-ASC reimbursement issues.
Editor’s note: Response has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Question: Do you think health systems’ increased interest in ASCs will affect the industry?
Kristopher Kitz: The more traditional model for an ambulatory center, at least right now, is to form a joint venture with the health system or a Tenet or USPI, or another large organization whereby you sell 51%...
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