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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

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New Category III CPT® Codes Effective July 1, 2023

In accordance with the American Medical Association (AMA) Category III CPT code…

June 29, 2023

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Congress Contemplates Medicare Physician Payment Turbulence as Release of CY 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule Nears

With the calendar year (CY) 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule estimated for release at the beginning of July, Congress is starting to…

June 29, 2023

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MedPAC and MACPAC Release June Reports to Congress

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has released its June 2023 report to the Congress on Medicare and the Health Care Delivery System.

June 29, 2023