Medicare changes likely to ignite interest in joint ventures.
Recent proposed changes in Medicare payment are expected to fuel interest in joint ventures between hospitals and physicians. These changes will likely drive hospitals and physicians to collaborate in the establishment of ambulatory surgical centers. The changes may make it more difficult for physicians to establish an ambulatory surgical center or imaging facility without the assistance of a health system or other third party.
Sokol
Jerry J
JJ
McDermott Will & Emery, LLP, Miami, USA. jsokol@mwe.com
Kaye
Joshua M
JM
D006759:Hospital-Physician Joint Ventures; D006278:Medicare / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms; D014481:United States