Are ASCs ready for cardiovascular procedures in 2020? 6 insights from 2 executives

Brianna Jones — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 21:04:48 +0000

According to a rule finalized late last week, CMS will pay for certain angioplasty and stenting procedures performed outside the hospital outpatient setting starting in calendar year 2020.

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CMS will pay for certain angioplasty and stenting procedures in ASCs beginning Jan. 1, under its 2020 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and ASC Payment System Final Rule.

Becker’s ASC Review spoke about the change with National Cardiovascular Partners’ Tony Lafata, chief development officer, and Kelly Bemis, RN, chief clinical officer.

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Brianna Jones — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 09:53:59 +0000

On November 1, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized policies that are consistent with the directives in President Trump’s Executive Order, entitled “Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors,” that aims to increase choices, encourage medical innovation, empower patients, and eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse to protect seniors and taxpayers.

The federal government continues to look for viable and cost-effective ways to assure quality health care delivery. One way is by recognizing private accrediting organizations (AOs) like AAAHC. AAAHC holds “deemed status” from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to accredit ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) on behalf of CMS.

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Are ASCs ready for cardiovascular procedures in 2020? 6 insights from 2 executives

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