Reimbursement

Association president notes proposed cut to physician reimbursement is disappointing, but there are other items to be aware of in next year’s plan by CMS.

Health care leaders react to CMS’ announcement for next year.

Will record low uninsurance rates continue? Here’s what to know from now until 2034 from the latest forecast by the Congressional Budget Office.

Study projects spending trends across U.S. health care system.

Feds continue analyzing situation involving more than $2 billion in possible fraud.

Justice Department says physicians were involved in schemes across the nation.

House subcommittee holds hearing on best ways to shift from fee-for-service for treatments, to incentivizing better health for patients.

Industry analyst outlines care management programs for physicians.

Report to Congress this month debates aspects of how Medicare will pay doctors in coming years.

What are the potential opportunity costs of not making the transition to value-based care?

A discussion of potential opportunities and legal risks that physicians and medical aesthetics business owners should be aware of going into the second half of 2024 and beyond.

Congressman discusses current state of competition – or lack of it – and business conditions hurting independent practitioners in health care.

Experts debate keeping or changing greater reimbursement for health care at hospital outpatient departments instead of doctors’ offices.

Regarding Medicare physician reimbursement, Marshall says doctors should ‘ask them why they're cutting your pay.’

CMMI director testifies to explain accountable care, value-based care.

A slideshow with reaction and responses to latest version of the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act.

Physicians Advocacy Institute comments on federal request for information about consolidation in health care.

Researchers say ‘tremendous’ results are possible with dietary changes, but few patients get nutrition information.

Analysts ponder value, transparency and the effects of the Inflation Reduction Act.

AMA panel had proposal on May agenda; physician says a revised proposal likely will be submitted.

In Senate testimony, a primary care expert suggested policy reforms that allow doctors to spend less time on PA and more time with patients.

Small Business Committee sympathetic to independent physician practices.

Budget Committee hearing has testimony from experts, including leader of a primary care practice.

Annual report calls for more efficient care models and for Congress to address looming financial shortfalls

Analysts explain potential for new billing codes that could give physicians more flexibility — and reimbursement — for remote monitoring programs.

Pennsylvania study examines treatment before and after federal law regarding health insurance, Medicaid expansion.

One specialty saw a decline--and it may surprise you

Following testimony in Senate, UnitedHealth Group CEO Witty appears before House oversight subcommittee.

CEO Witty apologizes for effects of the massive cyberattack, but Senate Finance Committee chair says the company ‘let the country down.’

Testimony begins in Senate Finance Committee.