A group of major U.S. health insurers on June 20 announced a slate of voluntary reforms aimed at streamlining the prior-authorization process. The move could eventually reduce administrative headaches for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), which have had to navigate an increasing volume of payer red tape in recent years. The initiative, led by AHIP and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, includes commitments from Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Cigna and dozens of other health plans. The … [Read more...]
Senior-Focused Primary Care Reduces Health Disparities, Can Help Direct Patients to ASCs
Better access to primary care services for seniors can help address racial and socio-economic disparities. That’s according to a recently published study from Humana Healthcare Research and Harvard University. For ambulatory surgery center (ASC) operators, the research suggests that they have their own role to play in care models aimed toward preventative care for seniors, too. "We're seeking to ensure that patients see specialists, and what we often find is that these specialist groups … [Read more...]