Successful medical practices must stay ahead of constant changes in the U.S. healthcare system. This includes new cuts to Medicare reimbursement rates putting your revenue at risk. Typically, these cuts are made through the physician fee schedule (PFS) and the hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS).
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