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The broad cuts to ASC facility reimbursement for most ophthalmology services could erect barriers to patient access.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced a new pilot program requiring prior authorization (PA) for fee-for-service Medicare for certain services in ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs).

The Academy’s team of health policy experts have analyzed finalized Medicare policies slated to begin Jan. 1, 2026, and outline the details of the most controversial policies. We are running out of time for Congress to act and stop these policies from harming your patients. Act today.

The final rule could affect about 4,000 hospital outpatient departments and 6,000 ambulatory surgical centers (ASC).

What you need to know about CMS’ plan to expand prior authorization for some ambulatory surgical center services in 10 states.

Drawing on member feedback, our formal comments detail how CMS’ proposals would disrupt surgical eye care, reduce practice stability, and threaten patient access.

The proposed rule could affect about 3,500 hospital outpatient departments and 6,100 ambulatory surgical centers (ASC).

The final rule could affect about 3,500 hospitals and 6,100 ambulatory surgical centers (ASC). Here are the key takeaways.

Aetna responded to the Academy's concerns on corneal tissue reimbursement for ASCs and outlined what to do if you encounter payment issues.

The proposed rule for 2025 Medicare payment rates for hospital outpatient and ambulatory surgical centers includes a 2.6% payment bump.