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CMS cuts physician pay by 7% over 2 years
2021: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a revised Medicare Physician Conversion Factor (CF) of $34.8931. The CF represents a 3.3% reduction from the 2020 CF of $36.0869. The 2021 Anesthesia CF is $21.5600, this is in comparison to the 2020 Anesthesia CF of $22.2016. CMS Updates 2021 Physician CF to $34.8931, a 3.3% Reduction from the 2020 CF - McDermott+Consulting The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a revised Medicare Physician Conversion Factor (CF) of $34.8931. The CF represents a 3.3...
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 16, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: 2021Doctor Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums

CMS Comment time
About that time again. Time to submit comments to CMS to help avoid reimbursement cuts. I believe telehealth and some other issues are also still on the table. Please take a couple minutes to submit. You do not have to be an APA member, and it literally takes like 2 minutes with the template that APA provides, but feel free to personalize it for more impact. ACT TODAY: Tell the Biden Administration (CMS) to Protect Access to Psychological Services! Safeguard Psychological and Behavioral Services Send a Note to the Biden Administration (CMS) Now!Deadline to Comment: Septemb...
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 5, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: WisNeuro Tags: Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.] Source Type: forums

Temporary nationwide suspension of CRNA physician supervision requirement effective immediately
"The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is temporarily removing regulatory requirements to give hospitals a greater ability to treat an influx of patients with COVID-19 while also treating those needing other care. The changes apply immediately for the duration of the emergency declaration. ... CMS is waiving the requirements that a certified registered nurse anesthetist is under the supervision of a physician. This will allow CRNAs to function to the fullest extent allowed by the... Temporary nationwide suspension of CRNA physician supervision requirement effective immediately (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 1, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: 2.0% Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums