Here are five takeaways:
1. Although new regulations are designed to improve the industry, CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt said MACRA is coming into effect during a time of “record low physician morale.”
2. Mr. Slavitt said all regulations are designed to be practice-driven and flexible.
3. He welcomed physician comments on the 962-page proposed rule.
4. The officials said the agency is establishing options emphasizing the importance of primary care as well as allowing PCPs to remain independent.
5. CMS is reviewing areas of overpayment as well as areas of underpayment.
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