tci Part B Insider - 2004 Issue 37

Physician Notes: CMS Official: 'Welcome to Medicare' Not A Problem For Most Docs

While many physician groups have become vocal in their belief that a level-three office visit won't begin to cover the battery of tests included in the 'Welcome to Medicare' physical, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services isn't yet listening. "I've probably spoken to several tens of thousands of physicians and office managers since the number became pretty well understood," says a CMS official. "I have not had anybody say to me that they think the payment is too low." While physicians won't "get rich" doing the initial physical exam, it should be affordable to provide them...

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