Physicians
The announcement has marked a significant milestone for PROCEPT BioRobotics, the urology community, and patients suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The assignment of a Category I CPT code for Aquablation therapy recognizes its clinical value and widespread use, paving the way for broader patient access to this treatment. As
Physicians
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has expressed disappointment with the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) for calendar year 2026, citing an insufficient 0.7% increase in the conversion factor. This increase is seen as a minimal boost, especially considering the 33% decline in reimbursements for care since 2001.
Health care industry
As part of the Affordable Care Act, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has launched a new initiative to promote high-quality, coordinated care for Medicare beneficiaries. Thirty-two leading health care organizations from across the country will participate in the Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) initiative, which aims
Health care industry
In a year marred by controversy over the federal health care law, its proponents and opponents argue that the law has already begun to affect millions of people's lives. Despite the complexity of the law, experts say specific benefits have been enacted and have provided relief to various
Health care industry
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposal to require long-term care (LTC) facilities to contract solely with consultant pharmacists who have no affiliations to any in-facility LTC pharmacy, pharmaceutical manufacturer, or drug wholesaler could create turmoil for independent community pharmacies, particularly those in underserved, rural areas. The
Health care industry
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released guidelines for Independence at Home (IAH), a new model for providing care to Medicare beneficiaries. Authored by Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), IAH allows teams of healthcare providers to provide and coordinate care for the
Health care industry
Massachusetts Rep. John Tierney played a key role in securing the medical loss ratio (MLR) requirements in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which hold health insurers accountable for delivering high-quality healthcare to their customers rather than excessive administrative costs. The regulations will require health insurers to spend at
Health care industry
Congresswoman Lois Capps highlighted data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) showing the positive impact of the Affordable Care Act on Medicare beneficiaries in California. Starting in January 2011, patients in the Part D "donut hole" became eligible for a 50% discount on name-brand
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Rep. David Price (D-NC) warned that the House Republican proposal to cap federal spending at 18% of GDP and require a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution would be disastrous, making it impossible to maintain Medicare in its present form and erecting impossibly high barriers to removing abusive tax loopholes.
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Massachusetts Rep. Ed Markey has spoken out against the proposed "Cut, Cap, and Balance" Act, calling it a misguided plan that prioritizes the interests of the wealthy over those of the middle class. According to Markey, the Republican-led plan would gut essential programs that benefit low-income families, veterans,
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Congressman Bill Pascrell, a Democrat from New Jersey, believes that the Democratic Party's meeting with President Obama will lay out a clear plan for reforming Medicare, reducing costs, and preserving the program's guaranteed benefits. Pascrell asserted that the Democrats will not support reducing Medicare benefits, but
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Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) and House Budget Committee Chairman emphasized the need for a comprehensive solution to the nation's debt crisis during an interview with Fox News Channel's "America's Newsroom" on June 1, 2011. The GOP meeting with President Obama aimed to
