physician payment

‘This Is Almost Biblical in Its Impact’: Providers Push Back Against CMS’ New Proposed Rules

CMS recently revealed its proposals to raise reimbursement rates for hospital outpatient departments and cut payments for physicians. Next year, the agency is planning to decrease physicians’ pay by 1.25% and increase outpatient payment rates by 2.8%. Provider groups are unhappy with the news — AMA President Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld said the new physician fee schedule will be “almost biblical in its impact.”

By Katie Adams

MedCity Influencers, Policy

How providers can outperform their peers on MIPS regardless of what CMS changes

As MIPS and other performance-based payment programs evolve, providers eventually will be on the hook to cut checks if they can't perform. Individual providers must act now to stay on top of the distribution curve.

By Zack Caplan

With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?

Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.

MedCity Influencers, Opinion

Site-neutral payments and other key reforms are here to stay

Site-neutral payments are a good thing in and of themselves. The last thing the healthcare industry needs is more profit-driven provider consolidation.

By Rita Numerof