HealthLeaders Media May 3, 2024
A new survey’s findings show that physician reimbursement has per patient decreased by 2.3% between 2005 and 2021.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– Findings show that patients saw a 45.5% increase in services, compared to the 2.3% decrease in physician reimbursement per patient.
– Providers have been vocal in their opposition of the slashed Medicare rate, which was finalized in March.
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