At an MGMA Government Affairs town hall, attendees raised extrapolated audits, employer plans beyond state reach and denials with no reason codes.
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The 10 biggest federal policy threats facing physicians in 2027
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From a same-day payment cut to AI-run prior authorization in traditional Medicare, MGMA's government affairs team laid out what Washington has in store for physicians next year.
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From the fee schedule to Medicaid
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will release the final 2027 Medicare physician fee schedule in November.
Federal funding runs out Dec. 11, and a stack of new federal requirements takes effect Jan. 1. Government affairs staff from the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)
Medical Economics was in San Antonio at the MGMA Annual Conference, Sept. 27-30, celebrating 100 years of MGMA, attending sessions and speaking with industry leaders. Follow our coverage on our
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