CMS Expands Remote Patient Monitoring Coverage in Proposed 2022 PFS
Published: Thu, 07/22/21
CMS Expands Remote Patient Monitoring Coverage in Proposed 2022 PFS
CMS has added coverage for 'remote therapeutic monitoring' services in its proposed 2022 Physician Fee Schedule, but for health systems with remote patient monitoring programs, there are still questions about reimbursement.
New COVID-19 work-safety rule targets health care facilities
The AMA raised serious concerns about the lack of notice and short comment time frame for a new Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation regarding measures that health care organizations must take to protect workers amid COVID-19.
Medicare Proposes Direct Payments to PAs, Telehealth Expansion
Medicare intends next year to allow physician assistants (PAs) to begin directly billing for their work and to expand coverage of telehealth services. It also intends to change the approach to payments for office visits and for coaching programs for diabetes prevention.
Physicians Beware: The Feds Are Cracking Down on Free Services Offers
Released earlier in the year than in the past, the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting of ICD-10-CM became available online on July 12. You can access the full guideline document at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website:
2022 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines Released, Highlighted by Post-COVID-19 Guidance
Released earlier in the year than in the past, the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting of ICD-10-CM became available online on July 12. You can access the full guideline document at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website: