Category Archives: Reimbursement

Information on reimbursement concepts and issues affecting physicians.

Value-based Reimbursement Benchmarks set by Medicare

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has set goals for revamping the Medicare payment system to reward quality over quantity. It is HHS’ aim to have 30% of payments for traditional Medicare benefits to be tied to alternative … Continue reading

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Medicare Reimbursement Cuts Avoided

  Medicare reimbursement cuts to physicians, by 27.4% were avoided last Tuesday. The cuts were slated to begin on March 1st.  As such, physicians will continue to be paid at the current rates through this year. The cuts, if implemented, … Continue reading

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