What physicians would change about Medicare

Becker's Healthcare March 15, 2024
Paige Haeffele

Many healthcare leaders are outspoken about the issues within the Medicare and Medicaid systems, but what can be done to fix them?

Becker’s connected with Agnes Hurtuk, MD, assistant professor and ambulatory medical director of ENT at Chicago-based Loyola Medicine, to explore the biggest issues with the Medicare system and what can be done to address them.

Note: These responses have been edited lightly for length and clarity.

Question: What are the biggest issues with the Medicare/Medicaid system?

Dr. Agnes Hurtuk: One of the current challenges of the Medicare system is its payment structure, increasing administrative burdens, and escalating out-of-pocket costs for patients. Medicare payments have not kept up with inflation, the costs of labor and supply, as well...

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