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The U.S. healthcare reimbursement landscape is evolving, with Medicare and Medicaid playing a dominant role in setting benchmarks for physician payments. In 2025, Medicare physician reimbursement rates saw yet another cut, impacting cardiovascular providers across the country. How are these changes affecting cardiovascular services, and what role do regulations play in shaping reimbursement models? Our latest HC Topics article breaks down the key factors, including: ? Medicare’s Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and RVU calculations ? Geographic Practice Cost Index (GPCI) adjustments ? The latest Medicare reimbursement updates for 2025 ? Potential legislative changes that could impact provider payments ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gXDABRrb Be sure to subscribe to Health Capital Topics and stay tuned for the next installment in our five-part series, where we explore the broader regulatory environment shaping cardiovascular healthcare. ?? Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/g4VS2F7r #Valuation #Cardiology #Medicare #Reimbursement #HCTopics

Grateful for the opportunity to promote Bridge Bread Bakery this morning at Grace United Methodist Church. Bridge Bread, along with other nonprofit partners, received a blessing from the pulpit and got to chat with their congregation about our work. Didn’t hurt that I had a cute assistant to draw them in!

With Teladoc’s recent announcement to join Amazon’s Health Benefits Connector program (formerly known as Health Conditions Programs), they become the fifth company to join the program, along with Hinge Health; Omada; Rula; and Talkspace. An article in the January issue of HC Topics discusses Amazon’s recent endeavors and its continued commitment to the healthcare space. Read the entire article here: https://lnkd.in/gkeP2kdj For more updates in healthcare, be sure to subscribe to the HC Topics e-journal here: https://lnkd.in/g4VS2F7r and for more information about HCC, visit www.healthcapital.com #Amazon #Teladoc #healthcare #HCTopics

With Republicans taking back the White House, Senate, and House, much attention has turned to their deregulation priorities. But one major, state-based regulatory scheme has been left out of the conversation: Certificate of Need (CON) laws. These laws control how healthcare facilities can expand, and many states have recently adjusted their CON programs. Will these laws continue to evolve? In our latest Health Capital Topics article, we break down the history, current landscape, and what’s next for CON laws. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gEwiF4ru For more updates in healthcare, be sure to subscribe to the HC Topics e-journal here: https://lnkd.in/g4VS2F7r and for more information about HCC, visit www.healthcapital.com #CertificateofNeed? #CON #Healthcare #HCTopics

In the first days of his second (nonconsecutive) presidential term, Donald Trump and his administration took a number of actions that will affect the healthcare industry in the near- and long-term. Further, the Trump Administration is reportedly poised to take a number of additional actions to pause, end, or otherwise change Biden-era initiatives. This article from Health Capital Topics delves into the actions of the new administration and their potential effects on healthcare: https://lnkd.in/gvXxjAwb Stay up-to-date with the latest healthcare news by subscribing to the HC Topics e-journal here: https://lnkd.in/g4VS2F7r and for more information about HCC, visit www.healthcapital.com #Trump #Healthcare #Election #HCTopics

Looking forward to speaking at the 26th Annual Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law Conference in April! Hannah Newman, Jessica (Jacey) LaManna, and I will be talking about "Physician Compensation Arrangements: When to Take Them Outside." ??

On December 18, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its annual report on U.S. healthcare spending, revealing accelerated growth in 2023. This increase, driven by higher insurance coverage and greater utilization of services, raises concerns about the long-term sustainability of healthcare costs. For a detailed overview of the report and a comparison to recent years, read the latest HC Topics article here: https://lnkd.in/gAjvWVxt For more updates in healthcare, be sure to subscribe to the HC Topics e-journal here: https://lnkd.in/g4VS2F7r and for more information about HCC, visit www.healthcapital.com #healthcare #spending #CMS #HCTopics

Congrats to HCC's own, Jessica Bailey-Wheaton!

Want to dive deeper into valuing Cardiovascular Services? Check out the latest issue of the HC Topics e-journal, which features the first installment of our “Valuation of Cardiovascular Services” series. This first installment in a five-part series offers a comprehensive overview of the myriad cardiovascular specialties. https://lnkd.in/gXqN--zS For more insights on valuing cardiovascular services and to learn about HCC’s expertise related to cardiology, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] or call 800-FYI-VALU. #cardiology #CardiovascularServices #healthcare #valuation #HCTopics

I truly enjoyed the opportunity to present at the National Society of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants (NSCHBC) 2025 Consultants Retreat this morning and catching up with colleagues and friends.?Such a knowledgeable and generous group of professionals – I encourage those who are not NSCHBC members to consider membership. #NSCHBC #healthcare #consultants