Lexology November 29, 2022
On November 1, 2022, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the final 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (“2023 Fee Schedule”). Although the 2023 Fee Schedule most notably sets the rates for Medicare services for the coming year, the rulemaking also traditionally includes a wide range of payment policies that can have significant and widespread effects on various aspects of the healthcare provider community. This article highlights how provisions in the 2023 Fee Schedule could affect telehealth companies in the upcoming year.
Medicare Telehealth Services Narrowed
Every year, CMS reviews requests by the public to add or delete certain services on the Medicare Telehealth Services List for reimbursement. Under the CMS process for review, the proposed services are...