With decreased reimbursements, declining case volume and physicians heading toward hospital employment, there may not seem to be a lot of reason for cheer in the ambulatory surgery center industry this holiday season. But don’t give up hope just yet — here are 10 holiday wishes from ASC administrators.
Sandy Berreth, administrator of Brainerd Lakes Surgery Center in Baxter, Minn:
My one wish for my ASC: CMS and third-party payors to understand the significance and contributions of ASCs to the healthcare arena; and then to pay the participating ASCs what is just and appropriate.
Read the full report in Becker’s ASC Review on 10 holiday wishes from ASC administrators.
