Crackdown on ASC, Anesthesia Provider Arrangements

Anesthesia arrangements with ambulatory surgery centers are facing new scrutiny following settlements over alleged kickbacks and false claims. The recent government actions, highlighted in this June article from Becker’s ASC Review, show a need for careful review before pursuing these arrangements.

The article references a blog, written by Jennifer Weaver, Brent Moreland and Andrew Solinger, emphasizing the importance of vetting these scenarios. Money being recovered by recent settlements “is a likely sign that federal and state prosecutors will maintain their focus on anesthesia providers, management companies and ASCs.”

To learn more, read the full blog here.