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2027 Fee Schedule Proposes Cutting Pay to Physicians by 1.68%
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2027. Here are the highlights based on the Academy’s analysis. The Academy will work with our advocacy partners to ensure finalized policies support our members and their patients.
CMS Agrees to Address Delays of Blepharoplasty Prior Authorizations
We raised your concerns about timely approvals; agency pledges improvement.
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September 30, 2020
Problems With CMS’ New Hospital Prior Authorization Process Result in Surgery Delays
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has repeatedly assured the Academy on several occasions that all MACs were ready to implement this policy change.
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July 22, 2020
Nearly 200 Patient and Provider Groups Urge Removal of Barriers to Part B Drug Access
Societies urge agencies to eliminate prior authorizations barriers in Medicare Advantage plans.
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November 6, 2019
CMS Finalizes Hospital Outpatient Department Fee-For-Service Prior Authorization — Including Blepharoplasty
Services provided outside of the hospital outpatient setting — including ambulatory surgery centers — are not subject to the new prior authorization requirements.
