The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) does more than advise congress about Medicare policy reform. They also issue an excellent set of reports in their Payment Basics series and it has just been updated. They offer great overviews about the basics of Medicare payment structure. From inpatient rehabilitation to ambulance services, the series explains what Medicare pays for, as well as how payment rates are set and updated for each type of provider. The series includes helpful overviews of the basics of payment for:
- Physician Services
- Accountable Care Organizations
- Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Centers
- Medicare Advantage+
The series was originally intended to be a resource for policymakers to better understand how Medicare pays for health care services, but it is also a great learning tool to include in orientation for positions related to administration, billing, and reimbursement.
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