Tag: Healthcare Policy Updates

Medicare Physician Reimbursement Cuts

Medicare Physician Reimbursement Cuts: Doctors Warn of Healthcare Crisis

Physicians have expressed strong opposition to the newly proposed federal spending plan, which fails to address a crucial issue: the 2.83% reduction in Medicare Physician Fee Schedule reimbursement for 2025, representing significant Medicare Physician Reimbursement Cuts. While the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee introduced the bill on March 8, with an anticipated floor vote this […]
Medicare Advantage and Part D rule

Medicare Rights Center Comments on 2026 Medicare Advantage & Part D Rule

The Medicare Rights Center has submitted comments on the proposed Medicare Advantage and Part D rule for 2026 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This annual rule introduces critical provisions aimed at strengthening prior authorization standards, enhancing transparency, and improving access to accurate plan information for beneficiaries. We strongly support these reforms […]
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Anticipated Decrease in Medicare Reimbursement for Physicians in 2024

The Final Decrease Is Influenced By Add-On Codes and Regulatory Obligations On November 16th, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the finalized rule for the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) in the Federal Register. While the policies exhibit several positives, especially in primary care, telehealth, and behavioral healthcare, CMS remains dedicated […]