Physician Data Transparency: Through the CMS Looking-Glass

Michael R. Udwin, MD, FACOG, National Medical Director, Truven Health Analytics. With the April 9th release of Medicare provider specific encounter data, including type of venue, charge, reimbursement and number of patients treated, physicians wish to understand how they will be viewed.  Like a prism, the image can look quite different depending on perspective.  Join us for a journey through the looking-glass, as we review the many reflections of physician practice as mirrored by payers, consumers, government, and provider organizations.