Physicians are facing rising workloads, shrinking support staff and declining reimbursement — resulting in a burnout crisis and threatening the sustainability of independent practices. Experts say urgent Medicare payment reforms are needed to prevent further consolidation, as well as preserve access to care. The post Workload Up, Payment Down: The Growing Strain on Independent Practices…
By making RT-PCR testing a routine option in outpatient and urgent care settings — and by educating all stakeholders along the clinical continuum — we can significantly reduce unnecessary antibiotic use, protect the effective drugs we still have, and ensure that bacterial infections remain treatable for future generations. The post From Urgent Care to Smarter…
This proposal reflects a broader shift toward more restrictive oversight of inpatient utilization. As CMS finalizes this policy, providers should be aware of the immediate compliance and reimbursement risks associated with the phase-out. The post The IPO List is on the Chopping Block (Again) — What Providers Need to Know appeared first on MedCity News.