CMS Sees Sharp Drop-Off In Number Of Doctors Opting Out Of Medicare

One theory for the decrease is that MACRA ended the need for providers to renew opt-out affidavits every two years; now opt-outs can be indefinite, and providers must ask to rejoin the program. Meanwhile, health providers are excited about hints that Medicare may change its policy on medical consultations that start over the phone.

from Kaiser Health News http://ift.tt/2EsGzd4