ANNUAL REPORT
Modifier 25
GLMS, on your behalf, aggressively pushed back against Anthem’ s changes to Modifier 25, changes which were going to significantly reduce physician payments and hurt patient outcomes. Responding quickly, GLMS hosted a meeting in December 2017 between Anthem representatives and physicians at our headquarters, published an Op-Ed written by Dr. Zaring arguing against the changes in The Courier-Journal, and maintained our dialogue through an aggressive social media campaign which included the release of an informative and passionate DocTalks video. We are proud to say that our efforts were successful. Anthem agreed to fully rescind their proposed cuts to Modifier 25. This could not have been done without the passionate work of our physicians
Over 4,000 DocTalks Video Views( Since July 1, 2017)
GLMS has crafted a new media experience for members and the community alike. DocTalks is a monthly video interview featuring Dr. Zaring as he discusses interesting and influential health care topics. The new video program, available on Vimeo. com and various social media platforms, allows the Society to visually address issues affecting patients and physicians in Kentucky such as transgender rights, ransomware and artificial intelligence.
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