HHS pledges more doctor input, less red tape

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Medicare is launching a pilot survey on carrier performance based on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Medicare-Physician Relationships. Medicare is also implementing Committee-formulated changes designed to reduce carrier red tape. The reforms include requiring carriers to have their own physician advisory committees, explaining why claims are denied or reduced and simplifying claims appeals through telephone review.

Management, United States. Department of Health and Human Services

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Here's rundown of Medicare global surgery package

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The Health Care Financing Administration's allowances for a global surgery package are explained. Questions are answered concerning rules covering pre-operative and post-operative visits, medical supplies and the services involved in applying them, and payment for care in case of complications. Payments may be made to several surgeons, but the total amount will equal the maximum allowable for one surgeon.

Admin. of public health programs, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Analysis, Laws, regulations and rules, Compensation and benefits, Surgeons, Medicare, United States. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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