In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has dismantled the long-standing doctrine of Chevron deference. This ruling has significant implications for federal health care programs, including those managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees Medicare and Medicaid. In turn, it could have huge ramifications for providers, including ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) as well. Established in 1984, Chevron deference mandated that courts defer to federal … [Read more...]