The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) is backing the bipartisan Safe Step Act (H.R. 5509), legislation that would reform step-therapy requirements and ease prior authorization burdens on medical practices.
U.S. physician practices face uncertainty as Medicare telehealth waivers expire amid government shutdown, threatening patient access and financial stability.
At the MGMA Leaders Conference in Orlando, MGMA Government Affairs staff warned that a Sept. 30 lapse could stall key health extenders and deepen uncertainty. The shutdown is now here — here's what it means for physician practices.
Healthcare costs soar as hospitals charge more for identical services than independent practices. Site neutral payment reform promises savings and better access to care.