CMS proposals: Changes to locum tenens, pay cut details in fall and more

Why This Topic Matters

The proposals discussed could affect how practices staff physicians, report services on claims, and anticipate Medicare reimbursement updates. Readers tracking CMS rulemaking will want to understand the policy areas under review and the types of operational changes that may follow.

Article Sections

1. Proposed fee schedule round-up

   Overview of the CMS proposals discussed in the article and the broader fee schedule context. This section introduces the policy areas under review.

2. Payments set until April

   Discussion of Medicare physician payment timing and the proposed fee schedule update process. This section addresses the payment schedule and related CMS planning.

3. Add anesthesia to screening colonoscopies

   Proposal involving anesthesia services associated with screening colonoscopy and related Medicare preventive-service policy. This section covers the broader clinical and billing policy implications.