“Data show that ASCs deliver excellent patient outcomes at a lower cost than similar sites of service,” stated ASCA Chief Executive Officer William Prentice. “This legislation will assure better communication between ASCs and government agencies that regulate us, leading to better decisions that will benefit Medicare beneficiaries requiring outpatient surgery. We are grateful that these provisions have bipartisan support in the House and look forward to their consideration in the Senate soon.”
The ASC Payment Transparency Act of 2018 will help ASCs, specialty societies and other health care stakeholders engage CMS as it considers changes to the ASC Payment System. Further, H.R. 6138 will support Medicare beneficiaries as they seek the high-quality, efficient and cost-effective care ASCs deliver.