Regulatory roundup: Telehealth abuzz in PFS response; CMS kills MCIT, updates No Surprises

Why This Topic Matters

These regulatory changes can affect Medicare coverage, billing operations, compliance exposure, and future access to telehealth, remote monitoring, innovative technologies, and surprise-billing protections. The article helps readers track where CMS policy may be heading and which rulemaking areas are likely to affect provider and payer workflows.

Article Sections

1. Comments on the 2022 Medicare physician fee schedule

   Overview of public response to the proposed rule and the major themes drawing stakeholder attention. The section frames the broader CMS policy areas under review.

2. Focus on RTM

   Discussion of remote therapeutic monitoring as a notable proposal in the fee schedule and the stakeholder interest surrounding its implementation. The section contrasts it with related remote monitoring topics.

3. Au revoir AUC?

   Coverage of comments and policy concerns related to appropriate use criteria and its future under Medicare. The section also touches on related advocacy and legislative attention.

4. Beware the enrollment glitch

   Summary of proposed Medicare enrollment and exclusion-related changes affecting practices and compliance review. The section explains why commenters saw the issue as significant for providers.

5. Breakthroughs blocked

   Explanation of CMS action related to the Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology rule and the broader debate over coverage for new medical technologies. The section includes stakeholder reactions and the agency’s rationale.

6. No Surprises addendum

   Update on early No Surprises Act rulemaking, including provider and payer obligations and enforcement-related provisions. The section also notes state and federal enforcement considerations.