Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) stakeholders are raising concerns after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its intention to rescind the long-standing policy requiring public participation in certain rulemaking processes, particularly those involving Medicare, Medicaid and reimbursement. The move could significantly limit opportunities for ASC operators and others to comment on future regulatory changes. And it might lead to legal challenges, too. “I believe … [Read more...]