IDSA recently updated its billing resources to help medical directors negotiate infection control reimbursement with their hospitals. ID physicians in consultation with their hospitals are free to establish fair market value reimbursements that are consistent with the market value of their infection control services in a given area. First log in to the IDSA website to gain access to the links to the reimbursement resources below:

• A proposed formula for calculating fair market value
• The latest gross charges and compensation data from the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)
• A list of negotiation strategies developed and used successfully by ID physicians
• Information about fair market value safe harbors

Access these and other billing resources on IDSA's Clinical Practice Resources and Tools page. IDSA's Clinical Affairs Committee continues to explore ways to enhance ID physicians’ reimbursements for infection control and other non-patient care activities and would appreciate members’ comments or insights in this area. If you have comments or additional questions, please contact Jason Scull at jscull@idsociety.org.

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