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UnitedHealthcare extends Houston physicians' contract despite failed negotiations
Despite failed contract negotiations, Houston Methodist's employed physicians will remain in-network for UnitedHealthcare customers through May 31, Houston Business Journal reports. -
New rules for borrowers affected by COVID-19
Anesthesia Business Consultants is regularly updating clients on developments affecting them during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
How ASCs, specialty hospitals can safeguard margins in a crisis — 3 strategies
After suspending elective services during the COVID-19 pandemic, ASCs, specialty hospitals and children's hospitals are likely to feel a squeeze on margins, according to Rick Kes, a senior healthcare analyst for RSM US. -
Minnesota extends tax deadlines for surgical centers, other providers — 3 quick notes
As healthcare providers battle the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota is extending tax-filing deadlines upon request, according to JD Supra. -
How 20 states rank for Medicaid reliance — Massachusetts takes the crown
Massachusetts has more Medicaid coverage than any other state, and Georgia has the least Medicaid coverage, according to a new WalletHub ranking. -
Hospitals forfeit major revenue stream by delaying elective surgeries — 5 things to know
CMS, the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association and the American College of Surgeons are among the many organizations asking hospitals to minimize, postpone or cancel elective procedures until the COVID-19 outbreak is under control. -
Improving ASC KPIs: Collections, write-offs, and 3 overlooked credit metrics
ASCs that effectively implement processes to monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) strengthen their center's revenue cycle performance. This is made possible by recognizing problems that negatively affect revenue and profits. Once identified, ASCs can apply data-driven changes that stop and reverse negative trends. -
Allegheny Health ASC volume spiked 9% in 2019, net income up $95M — 5 things to know
Allegheny Health Network's 2019 net income was up $95 million year over year, and ASC volume increased by about 9 percent, according to TribLive. -
Michigan ASC onboards administrative specialist — 3 insights
Copper Ridge Surgery Center has a new administrative team member, according to the Traverse City Record-Eagle. -
Envision to nix unexpected costs for coronavirus tests, services: 4 details
Envision Healthcare confirmed it will provide care for patients with coronavirus without charging unexpected costs. -
3 ways ASC leaders can improve billing
ASC software company Surgical Information Systems outlined key strategies ASCs should use to make their billing processes run smoother. -
Online payments on the rise across specialties — 3 study takeaways
In most specialties, patients are increasingly paying their healthcare bills online, according to a study conducted by EHR and practice management software developer Athenahealth. -
Owner of medical billing company to pay $5.7K+ in fraud case
A Florida woman who pleaded guilty in a healthcare fraud case was ordered to pay more than $5,700 in restitution, the Department of Justice announced March 4. -
California physician could get 20-year prison sentence on 3 drug distribution charges
A federal grand jury indicted California physician Timothy Mulligan, MD, for allegedly committing healthcare fraud and prescribing more than 700,000 opioid doses to patients outside the scope of professional standards, The Mercury News reports. -
MedPAC recommends cutting 2.8% surgery center reimbursement increase, requiring price reporting
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission plans to recommend CMS eliminate a 2.8 percent pay increase for surgery centers in its report to Congress March 13, citing issues around surgery center finances, Bloomberg Law reports. -
3 ways to improve ASC financial performance
Even if an ASC is performing well, there can still be room for revenue cycle improvement, according to ASC software developer Surgical Information Systems. -
3 ways to improve ASC revenue cycle performance
Even if an ASC is performing well, there can still be room for revenue cycle improvement, according to ASC software developer Surgical Information Systems. -
Indiana legislators meet resistance on price transparency bill
The Indiana legislature is considering legislation to require hospitals to put a "good faith estimate" on medical bills and prevent hospitals from billing in-hospital rates at off-site facilities, local NBC affiliate WTHR reports. -
Maximizing reimbursements in ASCs: A review of reimbursement methodology
With the shift to value-based healthcare, more procedures are being performed in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). -
Independent ASC created as alternative to hidden surgical prices
To help patients afford local surgery, general surgeon Wade Naziri, MD, established an independent ASC that offers transparent, cash-based pricing, according to The Laurinburg Exchange.
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