Becker's Healthcare December 27, 2024
CMS recently released its 2025 physician payment rule, which included a 2.83% cut to physician payments, marking the fifth consecutive year of cuts.
While the cuts have been met with pushback from physician advocacy groups, a Dec. 23 news release by the American Medical Association noted that there were several points in CMS’ final ruling that reflected the organization’s positions.
Here are three inclusions to the final rule supported by the AMA:
1. Extensions to telehealth. Telehealth extensions that were put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic were extended through March 2025 by Congress in a downsized funding bill. CMS will also allow for billing for telehealth services delivered via telephone and other audio-only devices. This rule specifically...
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