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AMA to CMS: Changes Needed to Avoid Large Cuts in Physician Payments in 2021 Medicare Fee Schedule
Without changes to next year's Medicare fee schedule, physician payment would be reduced by almost 11%. says the AMA.
The American Medical Association (AMA) announced its objections to the proposed 2021 Medicare fee schedule today, saying that budget neutrality rules would lead to a 5.5% cut in physician payment and that additional proposals would have the effect of ramping up the reduction to almost 11%. The AMA called on CMS to waive budget neutrality and avert the payment cuts.
The press release — which distilled 93 pages of technical comments that the association filed with CMS — also urged CMS to “treat all physicians fairly” by incorporating office visit increases into surgical global payment; to make permanent several telehealth services; and to implement and pay for the new CPT code 99072 that covers safety protocols related to COVID-19.
The AMA urged the agency to continue with policies that introduced “much-needed flexibility” to the Medicare Quality Payment Program and expressed strong support for a CMS new office visit policy that the AMA says will “significantly reduce administrative burdens and better describe and recognize the resources involved in office visits.”
DC Roundtable: Patrick Cooney of The Federal Group Drops the Latest on PBM Legislation in Washington
April 11th 2024In this episode of "DC Roundtable," Peter Wehrwein, managing editor of Managed Healthcare Executive, spoke with Patrick Cooney, president of The Federal Group, a lobbying and strategic planning firm in Washington, D.C., about recent developments in Washington concerning PBMs.
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2024 Emerging Leaders in Healthcare — Submit For a Chance to Be Featured in MHE's August Issue
April 22nd 2024MHE Editors are seeking diverse healthcare professionals from different backgrounds and healthcare sectors, with individual interests. Eligible candidates are early or mid-career leaders with less than 10 years of experience. Award winners will enjoy complimentary passes to the PBMI Annual National Meeting in Orlando, Florida, from Sept. 4-6. Additional perks include a feature in our August issue, a subscription to MHE and more!
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