Panel urges CMS to back bills to lessen scheduled cut in payments

Article Overview

This article covers a CMS advisory panel’s recommendation on pending Medicare physician payment legislation and the agency’s review of that advice. It is relevant to physicians, nonphysician practitioners, practice managers, and coding/reimbursement professionals who track Medicare payment policy, legislative proposals, and annual update methodology. The piece discusses the broader policy context, including conversion factor updates, the sustainable growth rate framework, and the role of MedPAC.