Becker's Healthcare February 6, 2025
Here are the federal policies that four physicians told Becker’s they are watching most closely:
Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
Michael Patmas, MD. Physician Executive (New Mexico): My personal policy concern is centered on erosion of trust in public health policy. I fear that the administration will continue to diminish the role of public health, CDC, etc. I am not sure my physician-executive colleagues would agree with that as their top priority. From a healthcare organizational leadership perspective, I suspect reimbursement challenges will continue to be the main concern.
Justin Calvert, MD. Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Loma Linda (Calif.) University: Medicare payment reform is arguably the most pressing issue for physician practices,...