Chronic pain procedures are increasingly being performed in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), offering patients quicker access, lower costs and reduced infection risks compared to traditional hospital settings, especially benefiting older adults on Medicare. However, challenges remain in maintaining effective pain management and navigating regulatory and reimbursement hurdles. “Reimbursement is always a challenge,” Jennifer Hodge, COO of Palmetto Pain Management, told ASC News. “Some insurance carriers look for reasons not to pay, so we need to be proactive.” For pain clinicians, ASCs often seem like a natural extension of their practice.
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Source: https://ascnews.com/2026/01/the-business-of-pain-inside-ascs-growing-role-in-chronic-pain-management/