Here are the rates. countyrate2010 Essentially, with some coding changes, this will represent a 5% reduction from 2009 payments. Assuming 5% trend (which is probably low), you get a 10% differential in 2010 versus 2009. Essentially, CMS assumed (for purposes of calculating the rates) that the physician’s payments would be cut by 21% in 2010 [...]
Archive for April 6th, 2009
2010 Medicare Advantage Capitation Rates Issued by CMS
Posted in CMS, News on April 6, 2009 | 5 Comments »
2010 Medicare Advantage Capitation Rates expected Shortly from CMS
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From what I’m hearing, there will be a conference call from CMS after the markets close today. Here is an article. I’ll post more as soon as I hear, maybe later tonight.
New York State to Continue State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (SPAP) for New York’s Senior Population – Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (EPIC)
Posted in New York, News on April 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
EPIC is the State Pharmaceutic Assistance Program (SPAP) for New York State. EPIC is one of largest (perhaps THE largest) SPAP in the nation in terms of # of enrollees. The New York Legislature extended the EPIC benefits and this was signed by the Governor of New York. Full Story is here!
