On July 12, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule. Included are proposals to update payment policies, payment rates, and quality provisions for services furnished under the Medicare PFS on or after January 1, 2019.
The agency's proposals for Year 3 of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) are incorporated under the CY2019 PFS proposed rule.
Comments on the proposed rule are due by September 10, 2018.
ACCC is currently analyzing the proposed rule and will provide an in-depth analysis for membership.
Read the CMS fact sheet on the 2019 PFS proposed rule.
Read the CMS fact sheet on proposed QPP changes.
On Tuesday, July 17 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET, CMS will host a webinar on the proposed rule for Year 3 (2019) of the Quality Payment Program. CMS subject matter experts will:
Register here.
Posted 7/12/2018
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