Access to physicians' services for vulnerable Medicare beneficiaries
Article Abstract:
A mathematical model analyzing the reimbursement of physicians under the Medicare Fee Schedule is offered. Additional information on the impact of Medicare fees on access to health care is also included.
Publication Name: Inquiry
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0046-9580
Year: 1999
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Comparing accuracy of risk-adjustment methodologies used in economic profiling of physicians
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The relative accuracy of risk-adjustment schemes implemented by doctors are checked out. It is found out that for almost all of them the cost variances could be explained away.
Publication Name: Inquiry
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0046-9580
Year: 2004
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Increased medicare expenditures for physicians' services: what are the causes?
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The reasons for high medical costs for doctors' treatment to healthcare recipients are described.
Publication Name: Inquiry
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0046-9580
Year: 2004
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