Reimbursement

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, calls for a complete reboot of the Medicare Advantage program.

American Medical Association’s code panel has it on the agenda this spring.

‘Appallingly inadequate’ after 3.4% cut starting this year, MGMA says.

Three experts talk about financial ramifications for physicians and the primary care workforce across the United States.

Tech company identifies Blackcat hacking group as attacker disrupting computerized health and financial transactions across the nation.

Letter to leadership outlines bleak financial picture for doctors, possible decrease in care for patients.

Experts discuss process of physicians getting insurers to pay for treatments for patients.

Election year politics could spur legislative action for medical care.

A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.

A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.

Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, discusses two issues at the top of the agenda in American health care.

A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.

A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.

But it’s not too late to restore 2024 payments to doctors through the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, said Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD.

Report: One legislator says it could happen in federal spending bill next month.

MGMA publishes its 2024 Advocacy Agenda with position paper on artificial intelligence included for the first time.

Amid ‘runaway growth,’ Gallup poll finds strong support for health care price transparency.

House lawmakers resume banging the drum for health care price transparency.

Parent company Humana reports loss for fourth quarter of 2023.

If you think this year is a big deal because of the presidential election, check out what’s projected for Medicare in 2028.

Medical costs are hurting patients and primary care doctors. New payment models may be the solution.

Unique challenges of rural and underserved areas require special payment consideration by CMS.

New regulations aim to make prior auths faster and clearer for physicians and patients.

The medical payments space will undergo significant change. Here’s what it could mean for health care providers.

Commonwealth Fund outlines key policy issues to watch this year.

Congress must make faster prior authorizations a national priority in health care, advocates say.

Faster prior auths are a priority for physicians and patients, so the new rules will help family doctors.

Regulators say changes are coming in 2026 for physicians, patients and payers.

Mike Enos, CPC, CPMA, of Enos Medical Coding, discusses common coding denials that medical practices experience and how they can be prevented.