Key Takeaways from the CMS 2024 Final Payment Rule

Key Takeaways from the CMS 2024 Final Payment Rule

4 minute read The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled the 2024 Final Payment Rule on November 2. The rule brings a mix of good, bad, and ugly news for ASCs nationwide. On a positive note, CMS has expanded the list of ASC-covered procedures....
Happy Healthy Holidays

Happy Healthy Holidays

4 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCVice President of Clinical Strategies www.hstpathways.com/   Thanksgiving and Christmas: The Healthy Holidays! The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 over a 3-day harvest festival, and of course, Christmas has been...
Key Takeaways from the CMS 2023 Final Payment Rule

Key Takeaways from the CMS 2023 Final Payment Rule

4 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCVice President of Clinical Strategies www.hstpathways.com/ The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized its 2023 payment rule. Here are a few takeaways.   The Best With regards to the Ambulatory Surgical...
The Flu is Back

The Flu is Back

6 minute read Maura Cash, RN, BSN, CASCVice President of Clinical Strategies www.hstpathways.com/   Hi there, it’s me, Flu. I know you haven’t seen much of me in the past two years, but I wanted to let you know… I’m back! Why have we had a few...