This Month’s Top Stories About Physician Payments

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Can you believe it’s almost February already? As we get rolling into the new year, the AMGA launched their 2024 Medical Group Compensation and Productivity Survey which is the benchmarking standard for medical groups and other organized systems of care. The early submission deadline is February 27, 2024, and the final submission deadline is March 31, 2024.

Find out how you can participate – download and complete the survey tool.

In addition to the top stories, several resources were published outlining new rules and laws impacting physician payment schedules and structures.

1/26, American Bar Association: New Physician Fee Schedule Code on Schedule and Management

1/26, National Law Review: Select Highlights from CY 24 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

Navigating Changes in Physician Payments: This Month’s Top Stories

1/23, American College of Surgeons: Urge Congress to Stop Medicare Physician Payment Cuts

1/23, Becker’s ASC Review: What a $345M Stark law ruling means for physician pay structure

1/17, Becker’s Physician Leadership: What to Know About Stark law in 2024

1/16, Policy & Medicine: DOJ Announces $345 Million Settlement with Community Health Network Over Stark Law Violations

1/8, Medical Economics: 2024 Physician Payment Outlook: How to manage higher costs, declining reimbursement

Podcasts We’re Listening To:

Stark Integrity Podcast with host Bob Wade: Part 2 – Learnings from the Community Health Network $345MM Settlement with Tim Smith from TS Healthcare Consulting, and the AAPCP
Stark Integrity Podcast with host Bob Wade: Part 1 – Learnings from the Community Health Network $345MM Settlement with Tim Smith from TS Healthcare Consulting, and the AAPCP

Resources:

We hope you enjoyed the top stories about doctor payments in January. Stay tuned for more top stories in February!

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