The future of APCs: a look at Medicare's 2005 changes and industry trends.
As the healthcare industry continues to struggle with an ever-evolving APC-based hospital outpatient PPS, it's important to be aware of some of the latest changes affecting providers and to recognize areas that may present particular challenges for private payers.
Leary
Renee S
RS
HSS, Inc., Hamden, Conn, USA. rlear@hss-info.com
Farley
Dean
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