How many Medicare patients should be in your payer mix?

Article Overview

This article explains how physician practices can think about payer mix as a business decision rather than a fixed formula. It discusses how reimbursement patterns, patient volume, practice goals, and geography can influence which payers may be more attractive, and it references MGMA performance data to illustrate differences across specialties. The content is aimed at practice administrators, physicians, and coding or revenue cycle professionals who want a broader view of payer strategy and practice profitability.