ICD10monitor November 6, 2023
The regulatory changes will create a variety of changes for providers.
Amid a flurry of regulatory activity, federal officials late last week issued twin final rules governing changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), with the latter also featuring adjustments relevant to Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs).
Officials said the PFS Final Rule specifically finalizes policies to support primary care, advance health equity, assist family caregivers, and expand access to behavioral and certain oral health care, along with providing payment for principal illness navigation services for treatment of cancer and other serious illnesses.
“The policies announced today aim to strengthen Medicare and advance health equity by expanding access to care and services for...