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Title: WE-E-16A-01: Medical Physics Economics Update

Journal Article · · Medical Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1118/1.4889428· OSTI ID:22409702
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  1. Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, VT (United States)
  2. Mercy Medical Center, Coralville, IA (United States)
  3. Colorado Associates in Medical Phys, Colorado Springs, CO (United States)

Radiology and Medical Physics reimbursement for Medicare services is constantly changing. In this presentation we will review the proposed reimbursement rules and levels for 2015 and compare them with those currently in effect for 2014. In addition, we will discuss the challenges that may lie ahead for the medical physics profession as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) moves away from a fee for service payment model and towards one of prospective payment. Learning Objectives: Understand the differences in the Medicare reimbursement systems for outpatient departments as opposed to physicians and free standing centers. Learn the proposed Medicare rules for 2015 and how they may affect Radiology and Medical Physics revenues. Be aware of possible long term changes in reimbursement and how they may affect our employers, our pocket books and our profession.

OSTI ID:
22409702
Journal Information:
Medical Physics, Vol. 41, Issue 6; Other Information: (c) 2014 American Association of Physicists in Medicine; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0094-2405
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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