GAO Seeks Experts to Advise on How Medicare Pays Doctors
Published Date: 6/16/2025
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The Government Accountability Office is looking for awesome people to join the Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC). This group helps shape how doctors get paid under Medicare, so it’s a big deal! If you want to help improve healthcare payments, send your nomination by July 15, 2025, with appointments happening in October.
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