Reimbursement

Teresa A. Hubka, DO, outlines her goals as leader of national organization.

Doctors once again left behind as Medicare prepares to pay other health care entities more next year.

ACO advocates outline steps for CMS to communicate and change rules regarding patient engagement.

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.

Proposed Medicare reimbursement cuts threaten to limit quality care for seniors.

Bipartisan legislation introduced to change Social Security Act.

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

The aftermath of a significant cyberattack that recently crippled the health care industry is acting as a catalyst for progressive change and sparking important conversations surrounding innovation with a particular focus on the importance of resilience.

It’s financial bad news, but there is renewed attention on primary care, according to physician groups.

Higher standards for obstetrical services are also part of the CMS proposal

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?

Repealing won’t happen, but reforms could.

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.

Some health care policies and programs are antiquated.

Lawmakers understand the PA problems.

A big target causes widespread problems.

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

While there are general steps that health care providers can take to ease the transition to value-based care and be prepared for the future, leadership and standards are imperative to making a full transition to value-based care work.

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.

The broken fee-for-service model, in combination with CMS’ efforts to contain costs, promises to cripple our health care delivery system unless providers transition to a value-based care model – and soon.