Less pay from Medicare? New reports on volume targets, fee updates hint at lower reimbursements

Article Abstract:

Physician reimbursement rates under Medicare are likely to decrease in 1997, according to reports on volume targets and fee updates. The Clinton administration is recommending an immediate move to a single conversion factor for physician reimbursement rates while the Physician Payment Review Commission recommends a gradual move toward a single conversion factor over a three-year period.

Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Care Services, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Economic aspects, Finance, Compensation and benefits, Medical care, Economic policy, Physicians, Medical professions, Medical policy, Health policy, Medicare

---

PPRC chairman leaves for administration health post

Article Abstract:

Philip Lee is expected to resign from his post as the head of the Physician Payment Review Commission to lead the Public Health Service. In this capacity, he will advise Hillary Rodham Clinton on health care policy. In Apr 1993, a new chairperson will be named to head the commission, which is already in a transitional period due to the departure of two members.

Admin. of social & manpower programs, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, United States. Department of Health and Human Services, Lee, Philip R.

---

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: PPRC study resurrects behavioral offset question. Physicians sought for Medicare carrier advisory panels
• Abstracts: CBO forecasts lower Medicare, Medicaid spending. Standards for emergency services: groups OK 'prudent layperson' rule for payment
• Abstracts: AMA leaders outline reform action plan. AMA puts its Medicare plan on Newt's table
• Abstracts: 10 Commandments for managed competition. Is medicine doing all it can to ensure health and safety? An earful about why lawyers support process patents
• Abstracts: Pediatricians aim to make a difference in the community. Anti-drug czar Gen. McCaffrey: make treatment key weapon

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.