In this roundup on surprise billing, we offer a big picture view of the issue, with who’s proposing what and who’s not happy about it. Plus, look for lots of links to follow to read up on the details. READ MORE
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2019. Here’s what emergency physicians need to know. READ MORE
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2019. Here’s what you need to know. READ MORE
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently published the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2019, including several policy changes relevant to anesthesiologists. READ MORE
A new Indiana law passed last April to address the issue of out-of-network surprise billing took effect January 1, 2018. READ MORE
With so much riding on a practice’s fee schedule, it seems important that physicians routinely review their fee schedules. But do they? How long has it been since you dusted off the charge list of procedures you routinely perform? And more importantly, how do you know when your fee schedule needs to be changed or updated? READ MORE
In the ongoing debate about out-of-network balance billing, or so-called “surprise billing,” a recent national study found that the average anesthesiologist charges at least four times what Medicare reimburses for the same services. But the American Society of Anesthesiologists says the study focuses on the wrong issues. READ MORE
In the ongoing debate about out-of-network balance billing, or so-called “surprise billing,” a recent national study found that the average emergency physician charges at least four times what Medicare reimburses for the same services. But the American College of Emergency Physicians says the study focuses on the wrong issues. READ MORE
More than one in five emergency department patients received an unexpected bill for out-of-network services when the hospital they were treated in was in-network. The real surprise, however, is that in most other settings, patients have to prepay before they are even treated. READ MORE
EDPMA, in cooperation with ACEP, submitted to CMS a number of comments about the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2018, “urging it to require ACA health plans to offer fair coverage including adequate reimbursement for emergency care.” READ MORE
