Jeff Lagasse
Those employed by health systems had about 49% lower Medicare billing, worked more hours per week and were in practice for fewer years.
Lower-rated hospitals that have full intensive care units are less able than higher-rated hospitals to absorb a decline in reimbursement.
The damages follow last week’s verdict in which the jury ruled that UnitedHealth failed to adequately pay ER doctors.
In 2020, overdose deaths increased more than 30%, leading to more than 93,000 deaths, driven by fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine.
Additional costs to states could be offset by lower administrative burdens and potentially improve health of enrollees, findings show.
Medicare spending on physician services totaled $82.9 billion in 2020, down from $95 billion the year prior, data shows.
The organizations are experiencing "unprecedented demand" for inpatient care, leaving many facilities at full capacity.
The appeal is in response to court rulings saying the federal government overstepped its authority by not seeking Congressional approval.
The organization hopes the collaboration will speed along development of a more data-driven, personalized customer experience.
CMS is focused on identifying improvements that would increase organ donations, improve transplants and enhance dialysis care.