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CMS Proposes Reimbursement Cuts for CY24

July 25, 2023 • By From the College

On July 13, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the CY 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. This annual rule outlines policies related to provider reimbursement, coverage of telehealth services, review of specific codes, refinement of evaluation and management codes and updates to the Quality Payment Program.... [Read More]

The ACR Opposes New AI-Based Decision-Making Platform

July 25, 2023 • By From the College

On July 1, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina introduced a machine-learning technology platform to make decisions about patients’ care and treatment. The ACR opposes its use on grounds that it may harm patients’ access to treatment and undermine the doctor-patient relationship.... [Read More]

CMS Releases CY24 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule & Quality Payment Program Updates

July 10, 2023 • By From the College

On July 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Calendar Year 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program (QPP) updates. Notably, the Fee Schedule decreases the conversion factor, which coupled with reimbursement stagnation for payment updates and congressionally mandated cuts, has created financial instability for physicians across all specialties. … [Read More]

Copay Accumulator & Maximizer Programs Threaten Access to Treatment

July 5, 2023 • By From the College

As health insurance companies and third-party benefit managers continue to use copay accumulators and maximizers to shift the cost of specialty drugs to patients, the ACR continues to advocate against programs that limit copay assistance.... [Read More]

Connect with Your Members of Congress in August

July 5, 2023 • By From the College

Legislators head home to their districts in August, providing a chance for you to engage them in personal conversations about healthcare policies and how their work affects rheumatology practices and patients.... [Read More]

Calling All Advocates: Advocates for Arthritis Applications Now Open

June 30, 2023 • By From the College

Applications are open for this year’s Advocates for Arthritis, which brings together patients and rheumatology professionals to advocate on Capitol Hill. It will be held Sept. 26–27 in Washington, D.C.... [Read More]

Rheumatology Priorities Advanced at Busy AMA House of Delegates Meeting

June 16, 2023 • By From the College

Two ACR-led resolutions on in-office specialty drug dispensing and the proposed NIH Public Access Plan passed the House of Delegates and will become AMA policy.... [Read More]

Open Now: New Federal Loan Repayment Program for Pediatric Rheumatologists

June 16, 2023 • By From the College

This program offers loan assistance of up to $100,000 to eligible pediatric medical subspecialists in exchange for a three-year, full-time service commitment at an approved facility in an underserved area. Pediatric rheumatologists are encouraged to apply.... [Read More]

After Pushback, Cigna Delays Modifier 25 Policy Changes

June 2, 2023 • By From the College

After significant pushback from the AMA, ACR and other medical societies, Cigna has delayed implementation of changes to its modifier 25 reimbursement policy, originally scheduled to take effect May 25.... [Read More]

ACR to Lead Resolutions at June AMA House of Delegates Meeting

May 23, 2023 • By From the College

The ACR will co-lead with the American Society of Clinical Oncology a resolution on in-office dispensing of specialty drugs and will lead 10 other specialty societies to advance a resolution on the proposed NIH Public Access Plan and equitable access to quality clinical research.... [Read More]

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