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The use and misuse of relative value scales under Medicare

J S Scott

    The Medical Staff Counselor
    |March 5, 1990
    PubMed

    Insights

    Medicare is reviving the relative value scale (RVS) for physician reimbursement, starting with anesthesia and potentially expanding to radiology and pathology. A modified resource-based RVS is predicted for all Medicare physician services soon.

    Area of Science:

    • Health Economics
    • Medical Policy

    Background:

    • The concept of a relative value scale (RVS) for Medicare reimbursement has faced previous challenges.
    • Medicare has already implemented a modified RVS for anesthesia services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To predict the future adoption of a resource-based RVS for Medicare physician services.
    • To analyze the trend of RVS implementation in healthcare reimbursement.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of current Medicare reimbursement trends.
    • Projection of future policy adoption based on existing initiatives.

    Main Results:

    • A modified RVS program is already in place for anesthesia.
    • RVS programs for radiology and pathology are anticipated within the year.

    Conclusions:

    • A modified resource-based RVS is predicted to be adopted for all Medicare physician services in the coming years.
    • The RVS is poised to become a primary mechanism for Medicare reimbursement.

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