Search results for "Medicare"
Crunching the numbers in primary care
This issue outlines whether better billing is worth the increase time, more expert opinion on COVID-19, and motivational interviewing.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/10/crunching-the-numbers-in-primary-care.htm
1 Oct 2022
Hospital readmission rates do not vary widely among primary care physicians
Among 4,230 primary care physicians in Texas, one had a 30-day readmission rate significantly higher than the mean of 12.9%, while none had a significantly lower rate.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/05/21/2.htm
21 May 2019
Hear, hear for audio-only health care access
Audio-only telemedicine has improved patient care, especially for rural and disadvantaged patients. ACP is seeking member feedback on their use of the practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/02/hear-hear-for-audio-only-health-care-access.htm
1 Feb 2023
Congress passes historic health, climate change legislation
The Inflation Reduction Act allows Medicare to negotiate some prescription drug prices for the first time and includes provisions for climate change.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/10/congress-passes-historic-health-climate-change-legislation.htm
1 Oct 2022
New year, new chances to advocate for physicians, patients
ACP played an essential role in several important health policy wins for physicians and their patients in 2022.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/new-year-new-chances-to-advocate-for-physicians-patients.htm
1 Jan 2023
CMS announces new primary care initiative
Two tracks are recommended: a monthly care management fee from CMS in addition to fee-for-service payments under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, or a monthly care management fee and a hybrid of reduced Medicare fee-for-service payments and up-front comprehensive primary care payments.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/04/19/2.htm
19 Apr 2016
CMS selects 14 regions for new primary care model
Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+) is the only medical home model that is specifically identified in the Quality Payment Program under the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) as an advanced Alternative Payment Model (APM).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/09/5.htm
9 Aug 2016
Working toward fundamental change
ACP engages in a significant number of efforts on its own and with external organizations to help move the health care system to one that better addresses its vision for better health care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/04/working-toward-fundamental-change.htm
1 Apr 2022
Studies, CMS look at lowering prescription prices
Even as Medicare seeks to negotiate down the costs of 10 prescription drugs, researchers are examining the effectiveness of existing private programs to provide lower drug costs and copays.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/09/05/1.htm
5 Sep 2023
Application deadline extended for meaningful use hardship exception
Physicians now have until July 1, 2016 to apply for a hardship exception to the 2015 reporting requirements for Medicare's EHR Incentive Program, or meaningful use.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/03/22/5.htm
22 Mar 2016