decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2015 Issue 9 (September)
Protect practice reimbursements as 100% IRS liens on physician payments begin
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Article Overview
This article covers a Medicare-related change tied to IRS collection of delinquent taxes from providers and the potential financial impact on medical practices that rely on physician payments. It discusses general risk-management and contracting considerations for practices, including annual reaffirmation, notification expectations, and compliance caution. The piece is aimed at practice managers, physicians, compliance staff, and healthcare attorneys who need to understand the business and reimbursement implications of the change.
Why This Topic Matters
Practices that depend on physician reimbursement flow-throughs may face unexpected financial disruption if payments are withheld under the updated IRS levy authority. Understanding the change helps organizations review contracts, credentialing workflows, and compliance safeguards before payment interruptions occur.
What You Will Learn
- How a Medicare-related IRS levy change may affect provider payment flow
- Why medical practices may be exposed when physician payments are withheld
- What kinds of contract and credentialing precautions practices may consider
- Why compliance concerns matter when addressing tax-related payment issues
Who Should Read This
- Physician practice administrators
- Medical group managers
- Compliance officers
- Healthcare attorneys
- Physicians in group practice
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