Here are the routine difficulties physicians reported experiencing with state Medicaid agencies, according to the Medscape's 2023 Medicaid "Physician Survey."
For the survey, conducted May 2 to June 7, Medscape polled 251 U.S. physicians who accept Medicaid patients.
|
Difficulty |
Percentage |
|
Lower reimbursement rates |
84 percent |
|
Paperwork demands |
53 percent |
|
Rejected or disputed claims |
52 percent |
|
Time until reimbursement |
30 percent |
|
Stringent state rules |
28 percent |
|
Coding disagreements |
26 percent |
|
I encounter no issues with Medicaid |
8 percent |