UW-authored study on surgery times contradicts CMS basis for reimbursement cuts

UW-authored study on surgery times contradicts CMS basis for reimbursement cuts

(The Center Square) – New findings published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons contradict the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS, claim that surgery times have gotten shorter.

UW-authored study on surgery times contradicts CMS basis for reimbursement cuts - Everett Post

(The Center Square) – New findings published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons contradict the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, or CMS, claim that surgery times have gotten shorter. CMS has used the claims to justify a planned cut in reimbursement rates to surgeons. Lead author Dr. Christopher Childers is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He spoke with The Center Square…