Medicare Provider Pro's & Con's

What is it about?

Factors affecting an independent practitioner psychologist’s decision to become or continue as a participating Medicare provider .

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Why is it important?

This paper identifies key factors for independently practicing psychologists to consider when deciding about participation in Medicare. Considerations include administrative activities such as enrollment and documentation, adequacy of reimbursement, risks such as audits, Medicare’s financial stability and cost control measures, and unmet needs of the growing older adult population. Participation can contribute meaningfully to individual beneficiaries’ and population health, and to public policy, while supporting viable practice.

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