March 13, 2024

Celebrating 232 years

1792 - 2023

CMS Announced Opportunity to Request Advance Medicare Payments 

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a new opportunity for physicians impacted by the cyberattack and resulting disruptions with Change Healthcare to request advanced Medicare payments to help with cash flow disruptions. The details of the program, terms, and the steps needed to apply can be found in the links below. 

Fact Sheet - https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/change-healthcare/optum-payment-disruption-chopd-accelerated-payments-part-providers-and-advance

CMS Statement -https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-statement-continued-action-respond-cyberattack-change-healthcare

President Biden Expected to Approve the Medicare Physician Payment Schedule Conversion Factor

The U.S. Senate passed a 2024 appropriations package that included a provision that mitigated about one-half of the 3.4% Medicare fee schedule conversion factor reduction that became effective on January 1. The 1.68% increase in current payment levels will take effect on March 9 and continue through the calendar year. President Biden is expected to sign the bill shortly.

Biden's State of the Union: 13 healthcare takeaways

During his State of the Union address March 7, President Joe Biden highlighted more than a dozen issues affecting healthcare leaders, from reproductive rights to prescription drug costs.

Here are 13 key healthcare takeaways from the speech with context: Biden's State of the Union: 13 healthcare takeaways (beckershospitalreview.com)

TIME TO RENEW YOUR 2024 MEMBERSHIP

HCMA is the only county organization that provides:

• Educational Opportunities
• Political Advocacy
• Medical Practice Support
• Professional Support
• Legal Assistance
• Organizational Security
• Group Discounts

Ninety percent (90%) of the medical association dues for 2023 can be deducted as a business expense.

A VOICE FOR PHYSICIANS SINCE 1792

WADSWORTH ATHENEUM MUSEUM OF ART

Physician Social

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Join your friends and colleagues for an evening at the museum. The Wadsworth is your place to connect with amazing art. You will find it in the heart of Hartford, CT with the castle doors open.