Industry groups decry CMS’ physician payment proposal

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Top Story Why Industry Groups Are Decrying CMS' Physician Fee Schedule Proposal CMS issued its proposed rule for next year's Medicare physician fee schedule, revealing plans to cut payment rates by 2.8%. Industry groups swiftly expressed their outrage, arguing that reimbursement rates need to keep up with the pace of inflation. Sponsored Streamlining the Patient Consent Process Presented by Docusign The healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with health information exchanges (HIEs) and health data utilities (HDUs) playing a pivotal role in facilitating the secure exchange of patient data. Velatura, a leading multi-jurisdictional health information exchange and health data utility, along with Docusign, to streamline the process of obtaining and managing informed patient consent. Learn More INVEST Digital Health: Confirmed Speakers List Join us for INVEST Digital Health at Pegasus Park in Dallas on September 18, and engage with a remarkable lineup of speakers. Gain first-hand knowledge and unique perspectives from industry leaders and visionaries in their respective fields. View the list of confirmed speakers here: Speakers - MedCity INVEST (medcityinvestconference.com) By attending you not only gain knowledge and inspiration, but also build valuable connections and uncover opportunities to propel your personal and professional growth. Secure Your Spot Today and Save

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