Ambulatory surgery centers are now able to bring spine procedures — including spinal fusions — into the outpatient setting. However, some ASCs are having a hard time finding payors who will reimburse for those procedures.
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Overall reimbursements for ambulatory surgery centers may be dropping, but through a combination of effective business management and savvy contract negotiations, ASCs can still make money in the upcoming year.