MGMA policy update for practices: Prepare for reimbursement shifts, Medicaid cuts, ACA uncertainty

Madison Hynes, M.P.P., associate director of Government Affairs at MGMA

Speaking on Monday morning at the MGMA Leaders Conference in Orlando, Florida, MGMA Government Affairs associate directors Madison Hynes, M.P.P., and James Haynes, detailed what's at stake for physician practices as Congress wrestles with appropriations, the administration pursues major restructuring and regulators advance payment policy changes.

James Haynes, associate director of Government Affairs at MGMA

They emphasized that, while short-term wins like the 2.5% bump in the Medicare conversion factor provide some brief relief, long-term reforms remain elusive. Practices should prepare for potential reimbursement shifts, Medicaid work requirements and changes to the ACA marketplace that could increase uncompensated care.