Well, I'm more concerned about it as an American rather than a medical biller, but I will guess that if it passes the Senate, it will not take effect until AT least 2013 but then again, with the way our president steam rolls things maybe sooner? I dare to guess it would mean another govt run plan that will go into place along with more Medicaid. I also think we will see more fee schedule cuts, U&C cuts. For some plans we will see higher deductibles, lots of termination dates (as people move towards govt run option), the need for more verification and eligibility checks, more referrals/Auth's.
I see more of us having to put the best interest of our clients ahead of how we feel as American's. As a consultant my best advice to my clients will be to get out of Medicare, Medicaid and other govt run plans. My clients have already expressed that desire if this should pass.
Those are just my guesses.
I plan to be on the phone all week making phone calls to the Senate and doing my part in expressing my concerns and hopefully making a difference.
