November 1st 2024
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, is sponsoring legislation to improve Medicare pay to doctors.
Senator, representatives send letter asking CMS to increase oversight.
October 30th 2024
Representatives have bipartisan support in House, numerous backers among health organizations.
When primary care practices are being strangled by market forces beyond their control, the fastest way to counter those forces is to quickly generate more revenue.
October 25th 2024
AMA alleges MultiPlan is working with commercial health insurers to restrict fair payment for out-of-network services.
HHS: Government, insurers must cooperate to recover from Change Healthcare cyberattack
HHS, Labor Department publish open letter to health care leaders.
Why health care providers and facilities need to transition to value-based care
Opportunities exist at the reimbursement level to drive financial performance.
Medicare physician reimbursement: ‘Stop attacking those who were heroes just a couple years ago’
Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, calls for a complete reboot of the Medicare Advantage program.
Could there be a new CPT code coming for prior authorization work?
American Medical Association’s code panel has it on the agenda this spring.
Spending bills throw 1.68% bone to physicians for Medicare reimbursement
‘Appallingly inadequate’ after 3.4% cut starting this year, MGMA says.
‘Primary care is in crisis’ – follow the money, or lack of it
Three experts talk about financial ramifications for physicians and the primary care workforce across the United States.
On Capitol Hill: A message for primary care
A congressman discusses current health care issues in Washington, D.C.
Change Healthcare hack needs federal help, management groups say
Tech company identifies Blackcat hacking group as attacker disrupting computerized health and financial transactions across the nation.
On Capitol Hill: A congressman asks why health care bills are so high
On Capitol Hill: Repeal and replace ACA? Instead, look to Indiana as a model
On Capitol Hill: Consumers need price transparency, said Rep Larry Bucshon, MD
Senators line up to support restoring physician reimbursement cut in Medicare
Letter to leadership outlines bleak financial picture for doctors, possible decrease in care for patients.
On Capitol Hill: Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, on reforming prior authorizations, part 2
Prior authorizations: Containing costs or obstructing health care?
Experts discuss process of physicians getting insurers to pay for treatments for patients.
Consumers want and need price transparency in health care, lawmaker says
Election year politics could spur legislative action for medical care.
On Capitol Hill: Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, on reforming prior authorizations, part 1
On Capitol Hill: Two ways to reform Medicare physician reimbursement
On prior authorizations and Medicare Advantage reforms: a lawmaker’s perspective
Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, discusses two issues at the top of the agenda in American health care.
On Capitol Hill: Medicare reimbursement – ‘literally a rounding error' – part 2
On Capitol Hill: Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD, talks Medicare reimbursement, part 1
Medicare physician reimbursement: ‘I think it’s appalling that Congress hasn’t fixed this’
But it’s not too late to restore 2024 payments to doctors through the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, said Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD.
Physicians call on lawmakers to turn back the cut to Medicare reimbursement
Report: One legislator says it could happen in federal spending bill next month.
AI, with potential benefits and risks, lands among top priorities in health care
MGMA publishes its 2024 Advocacy Agenda with position paper on artificial intelligence included for the first time.
Most Americans have no idea about prices before they receive health care
Amid ‘runaway growth,’ Gallup poll finds strong support for health care price transparency.
Costs of medical care a concern at national and kitchen table levels
House lawmakers resume banging the drum for health care price transparency.
CenterWell Senior Primary Care announces expansion plan
Parent company Humana reports loss for fourth quarter of 2023.
How the 2024 elections could impact health insurance coverage
If you think this year is a big deal because of the presidential election, check out what’s projected for Medicare in 2028.
No Surprises Act sparks millions of disputed claims, health insurers say
How growing out-of-pocket contributions are disrupting primary care
Medical costs are hurting patients and primary care doctors. New payment models may be the solution.
NAACOS recommendations for value-based care in rural communities – a slideshow
Unique challenges of rural and underserved areas require special payment consideration by CMS.