Conversion Factor - Why does it Matter to Physicians and Healthcare Presented by Ron DiGiaimo
As presented at HBMA's 2025 Fall Conference October 6th-8th, 2025.
The History and current Conversion Factor and its history of formation and effect on healthcare will be discussed. Relative Value Units as well as the formula to determine all Medicare Physician Fee Schedule pricing will be covered. The importance of the proposed and final rules will be established as well as how to make comments that affect all payments in all states for MPFS. Examples will be provided for multiple specialties as well as E&M to show wide ranging effect and importance. Lastly, we will compare the HOPPS hospital payment system to MPFS and look at similarities and differences.
Learning Objectives
Course participants will be able to:
- Understand Conversion Factor
- Engage in proposed and final rules that affect CF
- Apply knowledge to practice financials
Member Price: $99.00
Non-Member Price: $198.00