Policy and Legislation
The AMA and others had urged Congress to act to avoid cuts of 9.7% from taking effect Jan. 1.
In this Monthly Update, HIMSS Media Editor in Chief Jonah Comstock surveys the top headlines, including news from the FDA and CMS, and Amazon's recent moves.
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 appeal is in response to court rulings saying the federal government overstepped its authority by not seeking Congressional approval.
Starting next month, health plans will cover at-home tests for the 150 million Americans with private health insurance, President Biden says.
CMS is focused on identifying improvements that would increase organ donations, improve transplants and enhance dialysis care.
In Missouri, a federal judge granted 10 states a preliminary injunction, and in Louisiana, the court issued a nationwide injunction.
The average amount is $170,700, with payments ranging from $500 to $43 million.
ASA interprets BCBS' intent as improving its negotiating position against physician practices in the dispute resolution process.