decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2018 Issue 9 (September)
MGMA comes out strong for delay in E/M changes, making AUC voluntary
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Article Overview
This article summarizes MGMA’s formal comments on proposed 2019 Medicare physician fee schedule and Quality Payment Program changes, with emphasis on concerns about evaluation and management policy revisions and the appropriate use criteria program. It also places the comments in the broader context of industry feedback to CMS and related legislative appeals. The piece is relevant to medical practice administrators, coders, compliance staff, and policy stakeholders tracking Medicare reporting and documentation proposals.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights proposed Medicare payment and documentation policy changes that could affect practice workflow, reporting burden, and administrative compliance for physician groups and other clinicians. It is useful for organizations monitoring CMS rulemaking, advocacy positions from major medical groups, and the interaction between Medicare quality programs and imaging-related requirements.
What You Will Learn
- What concerns MGMA raised about proposed Medicare physician fee schedule changes
- How the article frames the relationship between CMS proposals and physician group advocacy
- What the article says about broader industry feedback on Medicare documentation and reporting policy
- How appropriate use criteria is discussed in the context of existing Medicare quality programs
Who Should Read This
- Medical practice administrators
- Professional coders
- Compliance staff
- Physician group leadership
- Health policy professionals
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