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Access to physicians' services for vulnerable Medicare beneficiaries

Article Abstract:

A mathematical model analyzing the reimbursement of physicians under the Medicare Fee Schedule is offered. Additional information on the impact of Medicare fees on access to health care is also included.

Author: Haber, Susan G., Mitchell, Janet B.
Publisher: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of the Rochester Area, Inc.
Publication Name: Inquiry
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0046-9580
Year: 1999
Administration of Public Health Programs, Medicare B, Medicare A, Evaluation, Laws, regulations and rules, Medical professions, Medical care, Medical care utilization, Medicare, Medical fees

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Comparing accuracy of risk-adjustment methodologies used in economic profiling of physicians

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The relative accuracy of risk-adjustment schemes implemented by doctors are checked out. It is found out that for almost all of them the cost variances could be explained away.

Author: Thomas, J. William, Grazier, Kyle L., Ward, Kathleen
Publisher: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of the Rochester Area, Inc.
Publication Name: Inquiry
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0046-9580
Year: 2004
Asset & Risk Management, Behavior, Risk management

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Increased medicare expenditures for physicians' services: what are the causes?

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The reasons for high medical costs for doctors' treatment to healthcare recipients are described.

Author: Shekelle, Paul, Escarce, Melinda J., Godman, Dana, Kan, Hongjun, Laugesen, Miriam J.
Publisher: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of the Rochester Area, Inc.
Publication Name: Inquiry
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0046-9580
Year: 2004
Services information, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs

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Subjects list: United States, Analysis, Services, Physicians
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