Category: National Affairs
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The Hidden Burdens of Medicare Reimbursement
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / The Hidden Burdens of Medicare ReimbursementEstimating compliance cost is notoriously difficult, but the available studies nevertheless suggests CMS’ figures are woefully low.
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Broken Promises: Why MACRA & MIPS Have Failed Physicians
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / Broken Promises: Why MACRA & MIPS Have Failed PhysiciansWe know that a 3.36% Medicare reimbursement cut is looming in 2024. These cuts are anti-physician practice and threaten patient access to care. Clearly, the Medicare physician fee schedule is broken and needs both short-term and long-term corrections.
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Cuts in Store: 2024 Proposed Medicare Payments
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / Cuts in Store: 2024 Proposed Medicare PaymentsThe GI societies are disappointed and concerned to see a proposed cut to reimbursement in 2024. Tell Congress now to reform physician reimbursement.
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ACG Advisory Alert to State Insurance Commissioners
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / ACG Advisory Alert to State Insurance CommissionersUnitedHealthcare’s Prior Authorization Announcement Impacts Access to GI Patient Care. ACG urges State Insurance Commissioners to conduct a review of these upcoming rules to better assess patient safety and the data supporting this decision.
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Telehealth, the PHE, and the Omnibus: What happened? What’s next?
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / Telehealth, the PHE, and the Omnibus: What happened? What’s next?Medicare — A Broken Reimbursement System Means More Unacceptable Cuts by Louis J. Wilson, MD, FACG, Chair, ACG Legislative & Public Policy Council
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CMS Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Programs: Broken Promises and Real Burdens
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / CMS Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Programs: Broken Promises and Real BurdensCMS Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Programs: Broken Promises and Real Burdens by Louis J. Wilson, MD, FACG, Chair, ACG Legislative & Public Policy Council
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Medicare Reimbursement – Is the Process Rigged Against Physicians?
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / Medicare Reimbursement – Is the Process Rigged Against Physicians?Medicare — A Broken Reimbursement System Means More Unacceptable Cuts by Louis J. Wilson, MD, FACG, Chair, ACG Legislative & Public Policy Council
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Medicare Reimbursement and Patient Care
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / Medicare Reimbursement and Patient CareMedicare Reimbursement and Patient Care: The trends are heading in the wrong direction by Louis J. Wilson, MD, FACG, Chair, ACG Legislative & Public Policy Council
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Medicare – A Broken Reimbursement System Means More Unacceptable Cuts
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / Medicare – A Broken Reimbursement System Means More Unacceptable CutsMedicare — A Broken Reimbursement System Means More Unacceptable Cuts by Louis J. Wilson, MD, FACG, Chair, ACG Legislative & Public Policy Council
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ACG Public Policy Update: Jan. 2022 Update on Colorectal Cancer Screening Cost Sharing
American College of Gastroenterology / Posts / National Affairs / ACG Public Policy Update: Jan. 2022 Update on Colorectal Cancer Screening Cost SharingACG Public Policy Update:Jan. 2022 Update on Colorectal Cancer Screening Cost Sharing Federal government January 10, 2022 guidance addresses Cost…