IBX targets shift of planned procedures to lower-cost ambulatory surgery centers to curb member spending

• IBX Partners set a strategy to steer members into the lowest-cost clinically appropriate care setting, prioritizing ambulatory surgery centers over hospital outpatient departments.
• Reviews will focus on site of care for selected services, aiming to cut premiums and out-of-pocket costs without changing physician-recommended treatment.
• Program targets wide hospital-ASC price gaps, citing research showing hospital outpatient departments charge about 44% to 55% more for common procedures.
• Policy keeps access to higher-intensity hospital care when medically necessary, using clinical standards, peer-to-peer review, and appeals to resolve exceptions.

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