decisionhealth Newsletters, decisionhealth - 2010 Issue 6 (June)
Proposed 2011 fee schedule hits; gives big boost to primary care
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Article Overview
This article covers CMS’s proposed 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and highlights the main policy changes affecting primary care practices. It focuses on the new Medicare annual wellness visit, the treatment of preventive services, and mentions other broad payment and reporting updates included in the proposal. It is relevant for physicians, coders, billing staff, and practice administrators who follow Medicare Part B policy and preventive service coverage.
Why This Topic Matters
The proposed rule signals changes that can affect Medicare billing workflows, preventive care access, and reimbursement planning for primary care practices. Readers tracking Medicare policy will want to understand the scope of the proposal and the high-level areas likely to affect operations.
What You Will Learn
- What CMS included in the proposed 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
- How the article frames changes affecting primary care practices
- What general Medicare preventive service updates are discussed
- What other broad policy areas are mentioned in the proposal
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical coders
- Billers
- Practice administrators
- Revenue cycle staff
- Primary care practices
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