Although value-based care models offer the potential for lower costs and improved outcomes in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), these types of reimbursement structures remain relatively few and far between. Indeed, only a fraction of ASC-focused physicians are currently involved in value-based arrangements, according to a group of industry leaders who spoke about the topic at a recent conference. One culprit is the complexity of older payer systems that cannot easily adapt to prospective … [Read more...]