Ensure your team is aware of the latest key updates to the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System that went into effect on October 1, 2026, which includes changes to codes for surgical procedures, skin substitute products, and drugs, biologicals, and radiopharmaceuticals. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
The measles outbreak is racing through the United States and quite possibly your own healthcare facility. In 2025, a total of 2,289 measles cases were reported in the United States. As of October 16, 2026, there have been 4,410 cases reported in 2026.
Outpatient social care interventions may strengthen outcomes for children and their families, according to a scoping review published in Academic Pediatrics.
CMS is planning major reimbursement shifts for outpatient hospital services, according to the 2027 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule.
New research has found that outpatient follow-up after psychiatric hospitalization among patients with first-admission schizophrenia was associated with a significantly lower risk of readmission, according to a study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry.
Laboratory services are often overlooked as potential suspects for fraud because they are typically not considered high-cost services. But the sheer volume of laboratory services billed more than compensates for their low cost. These charges represent hundreds of millions in healthcare spending.
Practices that treat conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and osteoarthritis of the knee must review a new uniform policy that covers a variety of painful chronic conditions. Start now by training staff and reaching out to patients who are no longer covered.
CMS recently released a transmittal regarding the quarterly updates to the OPPS. The transmittal, which was originally published internally, was republished for the public regarding updates that went into effect on October 1. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
