Same-Day Surgery – February 1, 2019
February 1, 2019
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ASC Market Growth on Track for 2019 and Beyond
Surgery centers can expect steady growth in 2019 and beyond, according to the authors of a recent ambulatory surgery center market report who predict 16% growth in outpatient procedure volumes through 2026. This growth largely is due to an expanding population of older patients who need surgery now or will soon, but it is supplemented by surgical procedures shifting from inpatient to outpatient settings, according to the 2018 Ambulatory Surgery Center Market Report by the Health Industry Distributors Association.
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Breaking Down ASC Market Trends and Changes
An insider provides insight about the predictions and findings from a recently published market report.
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Peer Review Privilege Useful When ASCs Follow State Laws
ASCs must follow state laws about peer review privilege to ensure they enjoy legally protected confidentiality when confronted with lawsuits. But beware: There is no federal peer review privilege, and each state’s rules are different. Further, not every quality review is protected under peer review privilege. An attorney offers some tips to help understand and navigate this tricky process.
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Following These Coding Tips Could Decrease Payer Denials
Coding expertise in an ASC can help the facility maintain compliance with payers’ rules and ensure proper staff education.
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The Challenges of Opening a Community’s First ASC
Vermont is about to welcome its first multispecialty ASC. The facility's administrator explains what it's like to be a pioneer.
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How Cost-Effective Is Outsourcing?
Facilities have become so dependent on others to handle tasks many cannot or do not want to do that it might be tough bringing all these services back in house. But what does all this cost? Is it a good deal or too expensive?
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CMS Grants Medicare Reporting Exemptions to Disaster Areas
Read on to see if your facility is affected and how to seek relief.