2021 Annual Meeting Startup & Practice Management Access Pass-Contracting 101: How to Maximize Reimbursement in the ASC Setting

Contracting 101: How to Maximize Reimbursement in the ASC Setting

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In this video, the speaker discusses the top eight critical factors related to reimbursements in Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs). They mention that 100% orthopedic surgeon ownership is preferred, and other sub-specialty owners like podiatrists, ENT docs, pain management hand surgeons can also add value. They advise against including gynecologists, general surgeons, and ophthalmologists with primarily Medicare patients. They argue that ASC management companies' claims of superior management skills are not true. Other factors mentioned include group size, pair mix, optimizing patients for total joint arthroplasty, reducing implant expenses, cost containment, physician and staff engagement, and positioning the ASC for bundled payments. The speaker believes that direct contracting with employers is the future and can improve ASC reimbursements. They advocate for orthopedic surgeons to provide efficient and cost-effective care.

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Dr. Jack Bert

Keywords

reimbursements

Ambulatory Surgical Centers

orthopedic surgeon ownership

sub-specialty owners

ASC management companies