Physician lawmakers propose bill that would tie reimbursement to inflation

Four members of the House of Representatives who are also physicians have introduced a bill that would make the use of inflation rates when calculating physician reimbursement rates each year permanent, Workers Compensation reported May 22. 

Advertisement

The American Medical Association has issued a letter of support for the bill. 

Proponents of the bill feel attaching inflation to reimbursement is fair because all other services are subject to inflationary updates and that it will allow for more financial stability for physicians who can then invest more in their practices, improving care, the report said. 

At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Register to Attend Webinar

160 ambulatory leaders just ranked the EHR as the single system most overdue for AI reinvention

Tuesday, August 11
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

Presenter: Gautam Shah, MBA, FACHDM, NextGen Healthcare

Advertisement

Next Up in ASC News

Advertisement

Comments are closed.