Examining the Impact of Certificate of Need Laws on the Utilization and Reimbursement of Cataract Surgeries Among Medicare Beneficiaries.

ABSTRACT: Background: Cataract surgery is an effective and commonly utilized procedure and can significantly improve quality of life and restore economic productivity. Certificate of need (CON) laws aim to regulate healthcare facility expansion and equipment acquisition to curtail costs, enhance quality, and ensure equitable access to care. However, little is known about the impact of CON laws on cataract surgery utilization and reimbursement. Objectives: To compare utilization and reimbursement for non-complex cataract surgery in CON and non-CON states. Methods: This retrospective database review analyzed publicly available data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services from 2017 to 2021 to identify the Medicare beneficiaries who underwent non-complex cataract surgery

SUBMITTER: Liang A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11392485 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature