Decisions regarding participation in the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Quality Payment Program are likely to become more complicated as policies related to the program evolve.
Editor’s note: check out APMA’s MIPS Member FAQs for all you need to know about the program.
While some physicians think the pace of change with regard to alternate payment models is too rapid and the risks too high, many remain willing to participate, according to a new report.
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A new survey reveals that more than half of Americans consider health-care costs a major source of stress in their lives, while around a third have experienced increases in out-of-pocket expenses.
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According to a new report, the percentage of U.S. health-care payments related to alternative payment models has jumped sharply over the past two years.
In making a selection, experts recommend checking out the podiatrist's online presence and determining whether his or her areas of emphasis corresponds to the type of treatment you're seeking.
Editor’s note: DPMs can find colleagues and the public can find APMA member podiatrists using our Find a Podiatrist tool.
Surveys have shown that women are most likely to experience pain as a result of the shoes they wear at a higher rate than men. One explanation is that women's shoes tend to be tighter.
A proposed rule from CMS would pay for Medicare Advantage enrollees to receive telehealth services at home.
Editor’s note: Check out APMA’s Medicare Advantage resources as well as our telemedicine issue brief, results of our nationwide teledoc survey, and more on this emerging trend in medicine.
While the demands of electronic health records have contributed to physician burnout, solutions to the problem of administrative burden are likely to be complex.
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