Cuts strike despite ‘freeze'; some specialties hit harder

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand which specialties and service categories are most affected by Medicare fee schedule shifts and why some practices may see stronger or weaker payment changes in 2007.

Article Sections

1. 2007 fee environment and specialty impact

   Overview of the year’s Medicare payment environment and how the changes affect different physician specialties and practice types.

2. RUC process and fee schedule adjustments

   Discussion of the role of the AMA Relative Value Update Committee process and the broader fee schedule adjustments reflected in the analysis.

3. Practice-level impact and physician response

   Comments from a practice executive describing the effect on reimbursement patterns and how the practice is responding to the changes.

4. 2007 vs 2006 physician fee schedule scorecard

   A summary table comparing fee schedule results across categories of services and settings for the year.