MACRA: background, opportunities and challenges for the neurointerventional specialist

J Neurointerv Surg. 2016 Aug;8(8):868-74. doi: 10.1136/neurintsurg-2015-011952. Epub 2015 Jul 28.

Abstract

The legislative branch of government took many by surprise when it announced the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. Once the Act was passed, President Obama quickly signed this bipartisan, bicameral effort into law. A foundational element of this legislation was the permanent repeal of the sustainable growth rate formula. Physicians and their patients were appropriately enthusiastic about this development. The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 included additional elements of considerable interest to neurointerventional specialists.

Keywords: Economics; Political.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Medicare / economics*
  • Medicare / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Motivation
  • Neurosurgery / economics*
  • Neurosurgery / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Physicians
  • Reimbursement Mechanisms
  • United States