Commission Presents Status Report on Ambulatory Surgical Centers; Commissioners Reiterate Recommendation to Require ASCs Submit Cost Data

Commission Presents Status Report on Ambulatory Surgical Centers; Commissioners Reiterate Recommendation to Require ASCs Submit Cost Data

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) convened a session to provide a status report on ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) supply, volume of services provided to beneficiaries, and Medicare spending. Principal Policy Analyst Daniel Zabinski presented the current landscape of ASCs, highlighting the prevalence of procedures like cataract, gastroenterology, and pain management services. The presentation noted the increasing share of complex services provided by ASCs, such… (Colocho, January 16, 2024) #Ambulatory Surgical Centers, #Costs, #Hospitals, #Quality, #Transparency