Here are the top ASC stories for the week of Nov. 23 through Nov. 29:
1. CMS posts payments for ASCs vs. HOPDs — Medicare pays ASCs $359 less for colonoscopy, $1,092 less for knee arthroscopy
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2. ASCs to receive 2.1% increase in 2019 Medicare reimbursement: 6 things to know
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3. St. Cloud Surgical Center celebrates 1,000th joint replacement procedure: 4 details
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4. Here's what CMS pays for 6 orthopedic procedures for ASCs vs. HOPDs
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5. AMA releases 335 code changes for 2019 — Here are the key updates
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