Medicare Rule Change Would Pay Docs More If They Help Patients Quit Smoking

Medicare Rule Change Would Pay Docs More If They Help Patients Quit Smoking Doctors make around $10 from tobacco cessation counseling, one expert told Stat. But their reimbursement would increase by 19% if the proposed change goes into effect. Research has shown that a few minutes of advice during a doctor’s visit can improve quitting rates, Stat noted. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/healthcare-industry-072026/