Analysts predict the influx of insured patients that are expected to flood the healthcare system will likely shrink physician reimbursements, cause some otolaryngologists to flock to larger healthcare systems or limit access to patients with private insurance plans, and exacerbate the shortage of specialists
Ongoing payment reform, healthcare consolidation forces otolaryngology practices to reconsider ways doctors are paid
Doctors must consider, review bylaws of hospital medical staff privileges when entertaining employment with a hospital or private practice
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Health websites, social media, and email have changed patient access to information and physicians
Possibility of repealing and replacing Sustainable Growth Rate Medicare reimbursement formula seems more likely than ever, say congressional lawmakers
Failure to have an updated Notice of Privacy Practices by September 23, 2013 could result in fines and penalties
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The federal act mandates disclosure of physician ownership and investments in healthcare manufacturers and group purchasing organizations