tci Part B Insider - 2016 Issue 38

Who Were the Winners and Losers in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule?

Conversion Factor. Physicians can expect a slight increase this year with the conversion factor going up from $35.8043 in 2016 to an estimated $35.8887 for 2017. However, this miniscule rise in the conversion factor is more of a “budget neutrality adjustment,” explains the MPFS report. Rundown. As CMS integrates MACRA-backed ideologies, quality care that puts the patient first continues to influence policies, payments, and fees. This approach is evident in the 2017 Medicare Fee Schedule and is specifically highlighted in the estimated impact on total allowable charges in the Federal Register report. Who Came Out...

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