Gastroenterologists practicing in ASCs face significant financial pressure starting in 2026, due to a new Medicare payment model that cuts physician payments for procedures performed in both hospital outpatient and ASC settings, and boosts payments for the office setting.
While converting to office-based endoscopy isn’t feasible for every practice, now is the time to understand what it would take and if it’s right for your situation.
Neil Gupta, MD, MPH, FASGE, successfully transitioned to office-based endoscopy and offers key considerations to evaluate whether it could be a viable part of your long-term strategy under the new payment system.