APP Briefs: Fee Schedule, Anesthesiologist Assistants

Why This Topic Matters

Readers who bill Medicare or monitor CMS policy need timely awareness of fee schedule proposals and administrative changes that can affect claims processing and payment responsibilities. The article helps identify whether the full briefing is relevant to reimbursement, assignment requirements, and Medicare policy monitoring.

Article Sections

1. Proposed physician fee schedule to be published Aug. 1, CMS says

   Summarizes an upcoming Medicare physician fee schedule proposal and the surrounding policy context. It also notes discussion about physician payment updates for upcoming years.

2. Anesthesiologist assistants added to Medicare list

   Covers a CMS change affecting anesthesiologist assistants under Medicare guidance. The section addresses assignment-related policy and a referenced carrier manual update.