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tated plans and performance-based payment mechanisms are associated with shorter visits.3,4 Given that longer visit times are associated with higher patient satisfaction and important elements of care, the CMS proposal… Click to show full abstract
tated plans and performance-based payment mechanisms are associated with shorter visits.3,4 Given that longer visit times are associated with higher patient satisfaction and important elements of care, the CMS proposal would likely have negative consequences.5,6 Current E/M payments strongly undervalue the cognitive work of physicians compared with procedural-based payments. Based on our data, the recent proposal to collapse E/M payment levels would further undervalue these important services, particularly for neurologists.
Journal Title: JAMA Neurology
Year Published: 2018
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