Reimbursement

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.

Five-year test starts in 2025 to promote innovative, proactive approaches to care.

Finance Committee to convene hearing the same day as House committee will discuss the same issue.

A hands-on approach may be better for physicians to manage claims.

Economist discusses potential cost savings and fewer administrative burdens if U.S. health care had an automated clearinghouse.

Economist discusses potential cost savings and fewer administrative burdens if U.S. health care had an automated clearinghouse.

House subcommittee members relate constituent experiences, hear suggestions, question consolidation in health care.

AMA poll shows effects on processing claims linger weeks after announcement of major computer hack.

Economist discusses medical equivalent to system already used in banking to transfer money.

Senators hear possibilities about nation’s single largest health care payer.

Culture, data, clinical change and patients all are essential to operating accountable care organizations, experts say.

Report lists concerns about physician reimbursement and policy approaches.

Collaboration across CMS centers and with ACO participants is key.

President and CEO Gaus to step down in the fall.

NAACOs, AMA, AHIP join for second volume of recommendations for payment arrangements.