Tag: Medicare Payment Rates

Anticipated Decrease in Medicare Reimbursement for Physicians in 2024

Anticipated Decrease in Medicare Reimbursement for Physicians in 2024

The Final Decrease Is Influenced By Add-On Codes and Regulatory Obligations On November 16th, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the finalized rule for the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) in the Federal Register. While the policies exhibit several positives, especially in primary care, telehealth, and behavioral healthcare, CMS remains dedicated […]
The 2022 OPPS/ASC Final Rule Finalizes 2% Boost in Payment Rates

2022 OPPS ASC Final Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the 2022 OPPS ASC Final Rule, introducing significant policy and payment changes for hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs). Effective January 1, 2022, the rule increases Medicare payment rates, strengthens hospital price transparency enforcement, revises the Inpatient Only (IPO) List, updates quality reporting programs, and expands […]
Early Impact Of CMS Expansion Of Medicare Telehealth During COVID-19

Early Impact Of CMS Expansion Of Medicare Telehealth During COVID-19

During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken unprecedented action to expand telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries. Since people were advised to stay at home to reduce risk of exposure of COVID-19, there was an urgency to increase access to telehealth services to help people who need routine care and […]