The survey, released Oct. 11, includes responses from executives representing more than 500 group practices. Read more about the methodology here.
Here is how executives of group practices rated the burden of the following regulatory issues, according to MGMA:
Prior authorization
Very or extremely burdensome: 81.93 percent
Moderately burdensome: 11.45 percent
Slightly burdensome: 4.41 percent
Not burdensome: 2.2 percent
Surprise billing and good faith estimate requirements
Very or extremely burdensome: 70.45 percent
Moderately burdensome: 18.42 percent
Slightly burdensome: 8.57 percent
Not burdensome: 2.57 percent
Medicare quality payment program
Very or extremely burdensome: 64.56 percent
Moderately burdensome: 20.79 percent
Slightly burdensome: 7.66 percent
Not burdensome: 7 percent
Audits and appeals
Very or extremely burdensome: 63.9 percent
Moderately burdensome: 27.27 percent
Slightly burdensome: 6.49 percent
Not burdensome: 2.34 percent
Medicare Advantage chart audits
Very or extremely burdensome: 60.93 percent
Moderately burdensome: 20.75 percent
Slightly burdensome: 11.04 percent
Not burdensome: 7.28 percent
Translation and interpretation requirements
Very or extremely burdensome: 50.75 percent
Moderately burdensome: 23.87 percent
Slightly burdensome: 17.42 percent
Not burdensome: 7.96 percent
Lack of EHR interoperability
Very or extremely burdensome: 50.44 percent
Moderately burdensome: 26.42 percent
Slightly burdensome: 14.85 percent
Not burdensome: 8.3 percent
COVID-19 provider relief fund reporting requirements
Very or extremely burdensome: 42.38 percent
Moderately burdensome: 34 percent
Slightly burdensome: 13.02 percent
Not burdensome: 10.6 percent
Medicare and Medicaid credentialing
Very or extremely burdensome: 41.17 percent
Moderately burdensome: 32.54 percent
Slightly burdensome: 18.97 percent
Not burdensome: 7.33 percent
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