Proposed Rule for Medicare Physician Fee Schedule CY 2024 Sees Continued Decrease in Reimbursement

Why This Topic Matters

The proposed rule can affect physician reimbursement, supervision requirements, telehealth flexibility, and access to behavioral health services. Readers who track Medicare policy changes can use this overview to assess whether the full rule may affect their organization or specialty.

Article Sections

1. Overview and public comment period

   Introduces the CY 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, its release date, and the public comment window. Also notes the CMS fact sheet and the broader policy context.

2. Payment and conversion factor updates

   Summarizes the proposed changes related to physician payment and the conversion factor. This section places the reimbursement discussion in the context of the CY 2024 rulemaking.

3. Split-shared visits and supervision policies

   Covers proposed timing changes and continuation of existing definitions for split-shared visits in facility settings. It also discusses the proposed approach to direct supervision using real-time telecommunications.

4. Other highlights to consider for public comment

   Reviews additional proposal areas raised for stakeholder comment, including evaluation and management-related topics, behavioral health access, rural and federally qualified health center supervision, and telehealth waivers.

5. Conclusion

   Closes with a general recommendation for stakeholders to review the proposed rule in full before submitting comments during the open period.