by QMACS | Jun 9, 2025 | Emergency Medicine
The emergency medicine landscape is undergoing rapid transformation, and one of the most significant shifts in recent years is the forced consolidation of independent emergency medicine groups (EM). As pressures from policy changes, reimbursement cuts, and health...
by QMACS | May 9, 2025 | Emergency Medicine
A recent survey by the Emergency Department Practice Management Association (EDPMA) has confirmed what many emergency medicine groups have already experienced firsthand: a significant drop in out-of-network reimbursement since the No Surprises Act (NSA) took effect....
by QMACS | May 5, 2025 | Emergency Medicine
The RAND Corporation recently released its latest hospital price transparency study, analyzing the rates that private insurers pay hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) across the United States. The findings, based on claims data from 2022, continue to shed...
by QMACS | Apr 10, 2025 | Emergency Medicine
It’s been three years since the No Surprises Act (NSA) took effect, reshaping how providers, payers, and patients navigate out-of-network billing and reimbursement. While the goal of protecting patients from unexpected medical bills is widely supported, the ongoing...
by QMACS | Dec 9, 2024 | Emergency Medicine
In today’s challenging economic environment, rising costs are affecting both healthcare providers and patients. With inflation impacting everything from medical supplies to staffing, patients are also feeling the pinch in their out-of-pocket expenses. Amid these...
by QMACS | Nov 13, 2024 | Emergency Medicine
Freestanding emergency rooms (ERs) are vital healthcare facilities providing critical care services outside the traditional hospital setting. To ensure their efficiency and profitability, freestanding ERs must monitor key performance metrics. Tracking the right...
