3 things to expect from health reform overhaul after an eventful recess

Article Overview

This article reviews the post-recess outlook for a federal health reform overhaul, with emphasis on physician reimbursement policy, Medicare payment changes, and coverage expansion proposals. It is aimed at physicians, practice managers, and coding/reimbursement professionals who follow Medicare policy and legislative developments. The discussion focuses on broad categories of reform likely to advance, the political feasibility of different proposal types, and the expected effects on practice volumes and payer mix.