Part B Payment: CMS Isn't Holding Claims in Anticipation of Cuts, Agency Says

Why This Topic Matters

Year-end federal payment changes can affect claim processing, reimbursement expectations, and whether practices need to adjust billing workflows for the new year.

Article Sections

1. CMS Open Door Forum update on Part B payment timing

   Overview of CMS comments on pending Medicare Part B payment changes and claim processing status. The section focuses on agency communication around year-end implementation concerns.

2. Continued HPSA Bonuses Aren’t Guaranteed

   Discussion of annual eligibility review for geographic shortage-area bonuses and how CMS communicates related claim submission requirements. The section also references where providers can check whether an area is listed for automatic bonus handling.

3. Medicaid primary care payment update

   Brief information about a 2013 Medicaid payment change affecting primary care services. The section places the update in the context of broader primary care reimbursement policy.