Physicians

SGR fix?! Don't get me started!

January 09, 2012

So here's a Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) 101 primer so you will understand why I am so upset.
 

Only a matter of time: Insurers will start buying long-term care assets

September 08, 2011

Have you been paying attention to the news lately in the healthcare industry outside of long-term care? Seems insurers are starting to buy hospitals and physician groups. This is a trend slowly sneaking up on the industry.
 

Whatchamacallit

August 25, 2011

I'll bet that "regdiculous" and "disgustipating" would become a part of normal vocabulary at your workplace immediately.
 

Consultant pharmacists: Let nurses be doctors' agents for pain medications in nursing homes

September 03, 2010

The American Society of Consultant Pharmacists has come out strongly in favor of allowing nursing home nurses to act on behalf of physicians when it comes to prescribing pain medications. ASCP officials on Thursday released their recommendations for changes to current Drug Enforcement Agency policy concerning controlled substances in nursing homes.
 

The question becomes: How much will Congress boost physicians' pay?

April 02, 2010

With Congress out on the last half of its two-week spring break, eyes in the provider community will be looking to see what type of fix lawmakers might float regarding Medicare physician pay levels. Based on regulators' calls to hold off paying claims until at least April 10, it can be assumed that something other than the scheduled 21% cutback is in the offing.
 

CMS: Demonstration project to reward nursing homes that provide high-quality care

August 18, 2009

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Monday disclosed positive results from three-so-called pay-for-performance demonstrations at hospitals and physician practices. Now it wants to see if financial incentives also will help nursing homes improve or deliver high-quality care.
 

CMS proposes physician Medicare payment rate cut in 2010

July 02, 2009

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday proposed reducing Medicare payment rates for physicians by 21.5% in calendar year 2010. It also disclosed other physician payment reforms as part of the administration's healthcare reform agenda.
 
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