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The proposed ICD-10 code changes — released with the FY2026 Hospital Inpatient PPS (IPPS) proposed rule on April 11 — include a new code for type 2 diabetes mellitus in remission, more than 100 new codes to capture non-pressure chronic ulcers in various stages as well as new codes for malignant inflammatory neoplasms. 
 
 
On April 3, the Senate confirmed Mehmet Oz as CMS Secretary in a 53-45 vote, giving the one-time celebrity TV doctor, cardiothoracic surgeon and Pennsylvania congressional candidate the reins of the federal agency that oversees the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
 
 
Medical groups will see the early termination of several payment models from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CCMI), including two primary care-focused models, an end-stage renal disease (ESRD) model and a Maryland-specific program.
 
Check out the ICD-10-CM changes that will go into effect April 1, 2025. The CDC did not release any new codes, but you should review the ICD-10-CM Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries 2025 Addenda April Update with your staff before April 1.
Part B News unveiled a fearless forecast of pressures, challenges and opportunities coming to meet medical practices in 2025. From behavioral health challenges to the fast-expanding use of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, we scoped out the big-ticket items likely to make waves this year.
 
As an add-on to the predictions story, you can find additional reading with a slate of resources that informed our reporting. The following links are categorized by prediction topic.

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