Aug 29, 2023 | Medicare, Physician Fee Schedule
Recent Developments in Surgical Specialties: PFS policy has created modest pressure for surgical specialties. Click here to read
Aug 29, 2023 | Medicare, Physician Fee Schedule
Recent Developments in ENT and Audiology: The ENT specialty has benefited from the 2021 office visit reimbursement increases. Click here to read
Aug 29, 2023 | BRG Conference Call Replays, Drugs, Legislation/ Budgets/ Macro
Conference Call | Thursday, August 31, 2:00 PM ET Today, Medicare announced the selection of the first ten drugs for negotiation. BRG experts will summarize key takeaways from the announcement, describe what to expect next, and discuss implications for the pharmaceutical industry and adjacent sectors. Presenters will also list the lawsuits filed by the industry and compare the arguments made in early filings by both sides. The call will end with an open Q&A for all participants. Please register in advance of the Zoom call. Following registration, you will receive a confirmation email...
Aug 25, 2023 | Managed Care Friday
3.5: Percent of middle-class Americans with medical debt, more than any other class, according to a KFF estimate. Experts think this is because middle-income Americans, who earn $50,000-$100,000 a year, are more likely than those with lower incomes to seek care but they don't qualify for Medicaid or charity care to help pay for it and often fall into the gap between affordable ACA plans and Medicaid. Those with higher incomes, and typically better insurance coverage, have the least amount of medical debt unsurprisingly. Wait For It: Unranked in 2023, the #1 payer priority heading into 2024...
