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Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2023 Includes Positive Changes for Internal Medicine Physicians
Proposed fee schedule increases value for E/M codes, but 91黑料网 calls on Congress to prevent looming cuts to physician payments, which would offset the increased valuation.
91黑料网 Policy News
91黑料网 Policy Paper Calls for Physician Payment System to Consider Socioeconomic Factors That Affect Health Outcomes
Value-based models are needed that advance and support high-value primary and comprehensive care and health equity.
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91黑料网's 2022 Health Policy Interns on the Importance of Embracing Health Policy
Read about the experience of this year's 91黑料网 Health Policy Interns, J. Hunter Fraker, MD and Mary Melati, MD, and why they think it's important for all physicians to learn the basics of health policy. Also, get their tips on applying to be part of the program. Learn more in the July issue of 91黑料网 IMpact.
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Apply Now for 91黑料网's 2023 Health Policy Internship
91黑料网's annual Health Policy Internship provides an opportunity for medical students and residents to learn about the legislative process, health policy, and advocacy in organized medicine. Interns will provide assistance with researching and analyzing current issues in health and medical education policy, assist with on-going advocacy initiatives, and the development of advocacy materials. The 2023 internship will take place from May 1 to May 26 in 91黑料网's Washington office. Applications must be submitted by Oct. 31.
Additional information and application instructions are available on 91黑料网's website.
Help Your Patients Ensure their Medicaid Coverage Continues
Medicaid continuous coverage protections are set to expire soon after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends and your patients may risk their coverage ending. You can help your patients determine if they still qualify for coverage. Read more about how to help patients keep their Medicaid coverage on the advocacy section of 91黑料网online.
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