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Federal Agencies Issue Proposed Rule on Costs of Dispute Resolution for Out-of-Network Services
On September 20th, the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury (“the Departments”) issued a proposed rule setting forth an updated fee…
October 1, 2023
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MedPAC Holds First Meeting of 2023/2024 Cycle
On September 7th and 8th, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) held its first meeting of its 2023-2024 policy making cycle.
October 1, 2023
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Palmetto Webinar on Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD)
On October 3, 2023, Palmetto GBA, the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Part A Jurisdictions J and M, will host a webinar on LAAC and…
October 1, 2023
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HRS Comments on CMS’ Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies (TCET) Proposal
In late August, HRS submitted comments to CMS voicing support for the creation of an alternative, expedited pathway for Medicare coverage of emerging devices and…
October 1, 2023
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HRS Responds to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule for Calendar Year 2024
On September 11th, HRS submitted its comments in response to the calendar year (CY) 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule.
October 1, 2023
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2022 MIPS Final Scores and Payment Adjustments Now Available
CMS recently released MIPS performance feedback and final scores for the 2022 performance year, and associated MIPS payment adjustment information for the 2024 payment year.
September 1, 2023
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CMS Responds to the Public Health Emergency in Hawaii and Florida
On August 11, 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra determined that a public health emergency (PHE) exists in the state of…
September 1, 2023
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E&C Holds Hearing on Medicare Coverage of Innovative Therapies
The House of Representatives committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health convened a hearing titled, Innovation Saves Lives: Evaluating Medicare Coverage Pathways for Innovative…
July 18, 2023
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Hospital Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment System Proposed Rule
CMS also released the CY 2024 hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) payment system proposed rule.
July 13, 2023
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CMS Releases Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule for CY 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the calendar year…
July 13, 2023