Becker's Healthcare April 1, 2025
Healthcare consultant Gregg Gordon, who launched Surgical Solutions IPA in 2024, recently joined Becker’s to discuss how payers have “historically undervalued the ASC model,” and what it will take to shift that dynamic.
Mr. Gordon, who has worked on both the provider and payer sides, said payers often focus narrowly on unit cost and reimbursement rates, overlooking the broader value ASCs deliver.
“Things can get really myopic on the payer side,” he said. “What’s often overlooked is everything else ASCs bring to the table beyond just the price.”
Surgical Solutions IPA was formed to unite independent ASCs and improve their leverage in payer negotiations, aiming to cut administrative burdens and reduce total cost of care.
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