ECG’s Ambulatory Surgical Care Services team discusses the key steps ASCs should take to optimize reimbursement from commercial payers and government contracts. This conversation addresses the ways the business office can capture appropriate revenue from payers at a time when a rapidly changing economic environment may pose additional challenges. Additionally, our experts discuss the importance of understanding payer contracts, payment policies, and reimbursement methodologies to maximize reimbursement through contract compliance and management best practices. Finally, we examine payer trends that continue to impact ASCs and revenue.