percent increase in Medicare payments for primary care services. The law defines these services as office and other ambulatory visits furnished by primary care physicians (PCPs)—including family practice physicians, general internists, geriatricians, and pediatricians—as well as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and physician assistants. For practitioners to qualify for these higher payments, at least 60 percent of their Medicare-allowed charges in a prior period must be for primary…
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