The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2013 proposed payment rule for ASCs and hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs). You can download the entire rule, or two specific sections that pertain to ASCs: section XIV. Proposed Updates to the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System and section XVI. Requirements for the Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality Reporting (ASCQR) Program.#LegislationorRegulation #QualityReporting #Medicare