Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are facing unprecedented scrutiny as payers lean on artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to identify billing anomalies. But compliance doesn’t need to be overcomplicated, industry experts advise. “We’re just seeing an increased focus on program integrity,” health care attorney Robert Saltaformaggio said on the Advancing Surgical Care Podcast. Both federal and commercial payers are driving this surge, using AI tools to flag potential … [Read more...]