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A New ASC Payment System Is Coming
After 25 years, Congress is planning to update the ASC payment system and coverage rules. Here's what you need to know.
Marie Edler, MPH
Ambulatory surgery centers stand to see some major changes in how they're reimbursed by Medicare over the next year or two. This isn't just good news; it's potentially great news.
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