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New Report Shows Continuing Projected Physician Shortage

Last updated: May 9, 2024
On March 21, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) issued new projections demonstrating that the U.S. faces a physician shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036. This updated […]
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AANS and CNS Comment on Cost Measures for Movement Disorders

Last updated: May 9, 2024
On Feb. 28, the AANS and the CNS commented on proposed cost measures for movement disorders. Jason M. Schwalb, MD, FAANS — a stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon specializing in surgery […]
  • Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
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CMS Extends MIPS 2023 Data Submission Deadline Through April 15

Last updated: May 9, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) announced it is extending the deadline for eligible clinicians to submit their 2023 Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) performance data in response to […]
  • Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
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MedPAC Releases March Report to Congress

Last updated: May 9, 2024
On March 15, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) released its March 2024 Report to the Congress: Medicare Payment Policy. For 2025, MedPAC recommended updating Medicare’s base payment rate for […]
  • Reimbursement and Practice Management
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Neurosurgery Urges VA to Respect State Scope of Practice Laws

Last updated: May 9, 2024
On Feb. 21, the AANS and the CNS joined the American Medical Association in writing a letter to convey ongoing concerns with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) effort to […]
  • Reimbursement and Practice Management
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HHS OIG Update on Medicare Advantage Plan Prior Authorization

Last updated: May 9, 2024
On March 18, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) published an “impact brief” highlighting the OIG’s work on Medicare Advantage (MA) plan […]
  • Reimbursement and Practice Management