News tagged with physician fee schedule


Study suggests eliminating Medicare consultation payments associated with a net increase in spending

A study of Medicare claims data suggests that eliminating payments for consultations commonly billed by specialists was associated with a net increase in spending on visits to both primary care physicians and specialists, ...

Health created Nov 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Prospective surveillance model emerges as standard of care for breast cancer treatment

Early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema by a physical therapist can significantly reduce costs and the need for intensive rehabilitation, according to an article published in the January issue of ...

Cancer created Jan 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0