BC Advantage - 2017 Issue 11

Four Final Rules Affecting CMS Payments for 2018

It's a season for changes. CMS just finalized four rules which directly impact the following payment systems:Physician Fee Schedule Final Policy, Payment, and Quality Provisions for CY 2018Hospital OPPS and ASC Payment System and Quality Reporting Programs Changes for 2018HHAs: Payment Changes for 2018Quality Payment Program Rule for Year 21. Physician Fee ScheduleThis final rule includes a new Patients over Paperwork initiative, RVU changes, expansion of the Diabetes Prevention Program and much more. When considering fees, always keep in mind that fees are always adjusted based on quality program initiatives. The final conversion factor for 2018 is set as...

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