Provider Opt Out Under Medicare Private Contracting

Title
Provider Opt Out Under Medicare Private Contracting
First Author
Buczko, William
Date of Pub
2004 Winter
Pages
43-59
Abstract
The 1997 Balanced Budget Act permits private contracting for care between Medicare beneficiaries and providers who have opted out of Medicare. This article examines the number and characteristics of providers who have opted out, their role in the provision of Part B services, and their impact on beneficiary access from 1998 to 2002.
Other Authors
N/A
Issue
2
Volume
26

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