The Business of Medicine Newsletter – November 2017
Volume 5, Issue 11
November 2017
The Business of Medicine is a monthly newsletter that delivers guidance on all aspects of medical practice management, including coding, compliance, human resources, accounting, and more. Written by nationally recognized consultants from DoctorsManagement, The Business of Medicine gives your practice an edge every month.
Inside the November issue: Highlights from Medicare’s fee schedule final rule for 2018, the GOP’s tax plans are analyzed, CMS looks to ease provider burden in its Quality Payment Program final rule for 2018, Trump nominates new HHS chief, QRUR reports reviewed for 2016, and coding changes for 2018.
- 2018 fee schedule final rule. CMS holds off on changes to E/M guidelines, expands telehealth codes, and much more. Learn what’s in store for 2018.
- GOP tax proposals analyzed. We look at the House and Senate bills on offer and how they would impact healthcare providers and practices.
- QPP final rule for 2018. The Quality Payment Program (QPP) final rule reduces MIPS burdens
- HHS chief resigns. With Tom Price out as HHS Secretary, we examine four top candidates to replace him and what this could mean for the industry.
- Hierarchical Condition Categories. The HCC-based payment model has been around for yea.
- Outpatient imaging cuts. Anthem, a major Blue Cross Blue Shield player, has stopped paying for advanced imaging (MRI and CT) in the outpatient hospital setting. Find out why and what the implications are for practices.
