decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2002 Issue 4 (April)
Study says large portion of family doctors not taking new Medicare patients
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Article Overview
This article summarizes survey findings from the American Academy of Family Physicians about how many family medicine practices are not accepting new Medicare patients. It places the results in the context of Medicare payment changes and physician concerns about reimbursement levels. The piece is relevant to readers tracking primary care access, Medicare participation, physician practice patterns, and payer policy impacts.
Why This Topic Matters
The article highlights a potential access issue for Medicare beneficiaries and shows how payment policy can influence whether practices accept new patients. It is useful for anyone monitoring family medicine, Medicare participation trends, and the effects of reimbursement changes on provider behavior.
What You Will Learn
- How a family medicine survey measured acceptance of new Medicare patients
- How Medicare payment policy changes were affecting physician concerns at the time
- How regional differences were reported in the survey results
- What broader practice-payment pressures were cited by family physicians
Who Should Read This
- Family physicians
- Primary care practice managers
- Medicare policy analysts
- Health care administrators
- Medical practice coders and revenue cycle staff
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