CMS Releases Final Rule Regarding Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Several Other Changes to Medicare Part B Payment Policies

Last week, CMS issued a final rule addressing several topics, including changes to the physician fee schedule (PFS) and changes to Medicare Part B payment policies. Key changes include a net reduction in the PFS conversion factor of $1.30, changes to policies for split (or shared) evaluation and management (E/M) visits, critical care services, and services furnished by teaching physicians involving residents, and revisions to the Medicare Shared Saving Program among other issues. The regulations...
By: King & Spalding