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As Healthcare Finance News went to press, physicians faced “a whopping pay cut” of 21 percent in Medicare reimbursement beginning April 1.

Many thought it couldn’t be done, but on March 21, Congress passed major healthcare reform legislation. For those in favor, this is a victory like none other, a social change for America that will set the precedent that healthcare is a right, not a privilege.

As Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill scrambled to pass the healthcare overhaul last month, America’s Health Insurance Plans launched a nationwide campaign to warn America that premiums would go up if the bill passed.

Fewer medical malpractice payments were made on behalf of doctors in 2009 than in any previous year, according to the National Practitioner Data Bank.

Critics of global capitation say it represents too much risk for providers. But four panelists at the 5th Annual Pay for Performance Summit held here in March say they have had success with this reimbursement method.

In a decision that could have implications for hospitals across the country, the Illinois Supreme Court has denied an appeal by Provena Covenant Medical Center to regain its property tax exemption.

Congress’ approval of a healthcare reform bill on March 21 and a companion bill of “fixes” on March 25 mark the first major healthcare overhaul since Medicare was made a law in 1965.

The Medicare recovery audit contracting (RAC) project has some accountability, integrity and reliability shortcomings, according to a new report issued by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

The Medicare recovery audit contracting (RAC) project has some accountability, integrity and reliability shortcomings, according to a new report issued by the Government Accountability Office.

Approximately 170 physicians affiliated with the Phoenix Children’s Hospital will soon find more time to spend with their patients, thanks to the implementation of a new software system to automate coding and billing.