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What they’re saying about the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Author(s)Richard Payerchin
Health care leaders react to CMS’ announcement for next year.
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The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced the proposed
The bad news for doctors is that it proposes a 2.8% cut to physician
This slideshow compiles public statements from health care leaders who discussed various elements about the 2025 Medicare payment plan.
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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.
MGMA members described capping Medicare Advantage contracts and favoring commercial patients, while one Texas practice leader reluctantly called Medicare her best payer.
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The American Medical Association and five specialty societies say casting AI as smarter than physicians diminishes their expertise, a day after the health secretary praised AI second opinions.
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