Proposed legislation may provide some relief for frustrated physicians

From international law firm Arnold & Porter LLP comes a timely column that provides views on current regulatory and legislative topics that weigh on the minds of today’s physicians and health care executives.In response to concerns expressed by physicians throughout the country, legislation recently was introduced in the House of Representatives that would hold Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) more accountable for their reimbursement and coverage decisions. H.R. 5721, known as the Local Coverage Determination Clarification Act of 2016, was introduced by Reps. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., and Ron Kind, D-Wis. It is anticipated that H.R. 5721 will generate broad bipartisan support.