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Contact Congress Over Drug Shortage Issues

A Kentucky congressman is urging surgical facilities to contact their members of Congress and request that they sign his letter demanding changes to...

N.J. Posts ASC Inspection Reports Online

State and federal inspection reports of New Jersey's ASCs are now available online, giving patients an opportunity to make more informed choices abo...

Are Opioids Necessary?

While it's not always practical, or even possible, to eliminate opioids from your post-op pain management regiment, reducing their use in favor of n...

Archive >  Surgical Construction 2006

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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