Zotec Answers - A Healthcare Podcast

Why is Urgent Care's recognition in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule significant, and what comes next in policy and practice?

Episode Summary

In this episode of Zotec Answers, Mark Isenberg, EVP of Healthcare Advocacy at Zotec Partners, is joined by Carla Torres, VP of Client Relationships at Zotec Partners, and Robert Hargraves, Director of Urgent Care Operations at Atlantic Health System. They discuss the recognition of urgent care in the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, and why it marks a major milestone in gaining acknowledgment from CMS. The conversation highlights how strategic advocacy can drive meaningful policy and regulatory progress.

Episode Notes

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