Category Archives: Medicare and Medicaid Reimbursement

Medicare Opt-Out – A Make-or-Break Decision for Concierge Physicians

For physicians moving into concierge, direct-pay, or cash-based practice models, opting out of Medicare is a consequential compliance decision—not merely an administrative formality. A properly executed Medicare opt-out changes how the physician may treat and bill Medicare beneficiaries, how private … Continue reading

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Cash-Based Clinics – A Regulatory Landscape More Complex Than It Appears

For owners, operators, management services organizations, and investors, the central lesson is straightforward: cash pay is not a compliance shortcut. The appeal of the cash-based model is clear. Practices can simplify revenue collection, reduce administrative friction, and design services around … Continue reading

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Preparing for Certification Surveys at Ambulatory Surgery Centers

A Law Firm Guide for Initial and Ongoing Compliance Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) operate in a highly regulated environment in which certification survey performance directly affects licensure, Medicare participation, reimbursement, and operational continuity. Both initial and ongoing surveys are designed … Continue reading

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Podcast – ASC 2030: The New Playbook

Episode 17 – ASC 2030: The New Playbook Welcome to “ASC 2030: The New Playbook,” the seventeenth episode in our Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition series. In this episode, we’ll take a forward-looking approach and explore what the next decade holds … Continue reading

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Podcast – ASC Life Safety Code Decoded

Episode 16 – ASC Life Safety Code Decoded Welcome to “ASC Life Safety Code Decoded,” the sixteenth episode in our Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition series. In this episode, we break down the life safety requirements that Ambulatory Surgery Centers must … Continue reading

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Podcast – ASC Survey Ready Now

Episode 15 – ASC Survey Ready Now Welcome to “ASC Survey Ready Now,” the fifteenth episode in our Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition series. Today’s discussion centers on preparing your Ambulatory Surgery Center for regulatory surveys and inspections. ASC Survey Ready … Continue reading

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Podcast – ASC Governance Accountability

Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition Welcome to Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition, the podcast where we explore the intersection of law and medicine to keep you informed on the latest developments and trends. Episode 8 – ASC Governance Accountability Welcome to “ASC … Continue reading

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Podcast – ASC Coverage Rules Decoded

Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition Welcome to Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition, the podcast where we explore the intersection of law and medicine to keep you informed on the latest developments and trends. Episode 11 – ASC Coverage Rules Decoded Welcome to … Continue reading

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Podcast – Medicare’s Code Revolution 2026

Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition Welcome to Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition, the podcast where we explore the intersection of law and medicine to keep you informed on the latest developments and trends. Epidoe 10 – Medicare’s Code Revolution 2026 Welcome to … Continue reading

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Podcast – ASC Credentialing Decoded

Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition Welcome to Legal Pulse: Healthcare Edition, the podcast where we explore the intersection of law and medicine to keep you informed on the latest developments and trends. Episode 9 – ASC Credentialing Decoded Welcome to “ASC … Continue reading

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