PQRS: Wrapping up 2015
As 2015 draws to a close, so does the 2015 Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) reporting year. Before the year is over, take some time to ensure you are successfully wrapping up your 2015 PQRS reporting. READ MORE
2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule: A Few Notes for Emergency Physicians
On October 30, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a final rule updating payment policies, payment rates, and quality provisions for services furnished under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule on or after January 1, 2016. Among the many provisions of the proposed fee schedule, the following items are among those most noteworthy for the coming year, particularly for emergency physicians. READ MORE
Are You Sure You Aren’t Getting a PQRS Payment Penalty in 2016? Time to Check
While 2014 is long behind us, the results of your PQRS reporting in 2014 will directly affect your Medicare payments for 2016. And the next few days could be critical to ensuring you do not erroneously receive a 2 percent payment adjustment to your 2016 Medicare payments. READ MORE
No More SGR to Worry About, But How Do You Like MACRA?
For the first time in several years, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a final rule updating payment policies under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule without the threat of drastic payment cuts for physicians under the flawed Sustainable Growth Rate. Some providers still aren’t happy though. READ MORE
2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: 5 Things to Note
On October 30, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a final rule updating payment policies, payment rates, and quality provisions for services furnished under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) on or after January 1, 2016. READ MORE
2015 ASA Commercial Payer Survey Results
The American Society of Anesthesiologists recently released their 2015 ASA Commercial Conversion Factor survey results. READ MORE
2016 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule: A Few Notes for Anesthesiologists
On October 30, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule updating payment policies, payment rates, and quality provisions for services furnished under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule on or after January 1, 2016. Among the many provisions of the proposed fee schedule, the following items are among those most noteworthy for the coming year, particularly for anesthesiologists. READ MORE
