In the new edition, the authors address the history behind the development of ASCs and their rapid growth since Medicare approved payments to them in 1982. The new edition also focuses on the current issues for ASCs and offers practical guidance for those involved in giving legal advice to them.
According to the release, the following topics are covered in the new edition:
- “The unique nature of ASCs, emphasizing their physical and organizational separation from other providers;”
- “Key trends and tensions facing ASCs, such as the points of conflict that often arise between ASCs, hospitals, and physicians;”
- “Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse concerns, tax exemption and other tax-related issues, and the safe harbor for ASCs;”
- “Relevant Stark issues, as well as the impact of state self-referral laws;”
- “Traditional and current payment methods, and key reimbursement issues;”
- “Requirements for Medicare certification, licensing, and certificate-of-need issues;” and
- “Antitrust considerations for ASCs that face often-intense competition; and exclusive contracting between hospital systems and payors.”
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