Patient balances present one of the most significant challenges in healthcare especially for surgery centers. With ever-rising costs, ASC's see an increase in the number of patients with high deductible insurance plans. Studies show patient obligations have increased by almost 30 percent since 2015 and many are finding it difficult to pay off their medical bills. How should my center approach this problem?

An ever growing number of consumers are doling out more of their paychecks for healthcare premium contributions through their employer insurance plans. The cost of employer health insurance premiums and deductibles continues to outpace growth in wages which is concerning because it can put coverage and healthcare of of reach for the people who need it most. Click to read more.