Becker's Healthcare November 25, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering an overhaul of Medicare’s physician payment model.
Here are 10 things to know:
1. While the discussions are in the early stages, they involve a plan to review thousands of billing codes, according to four people who spoke anonymously with The Washington Post.
2. According to the Post, many healthcare leaders accuse the coding system of rewarding providers for surgeries and costly procedures.
3. Additionally, amid a growing shortage of primary care physicians, the system is also accused of pushing physicians toward becoming specialists, which pays more.
4. Although policymakers have highlighted the skewed incentives for years, the issue has received little national attention due to its complexity and the financial interests...
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