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Physicians who meet the basic requirements for participation in the new, mandatory value-based care program take note: CMS took another step toward implementing the ambulatory specialty model, which will begin Jan. 1, 2027.
 
 
You’re not alone if you don’t know how to confirm a provider's advanced alternative payment model particpation status.That information will tell the conversion factors for their physician fee schedule and anesthesia services in 2026 and beyond.
 
 
The final 2022 Medicare physician fee schedule is out, and the terms are in: Medical practices will confront key updates to split/shared services, critical care episodes and billing privileges, as well as a cut to the conversion factor that trims it nearly 4%.
 
Part B News has examined the basics of the 2021 physician fee schedule proposed rule that was released on August 4, and we'll have plenty more analysis and guidance on the topic in the days to come. Meanwhile, here are some reflections on different parts of the rule by some of Part B News' stable of experts. ​
The Quality Payment Program is delaying a major overhaul planned for 2021: Its MVP (MIPS Value Pathways) upgrade, which was meant to move participants “away from siloed activities and measures and towards an aligned set of measures that are more relevant to a clinician’s scope of practice,” has been delayed due to “stakeholder concerns” and COVID-19. Instead, CMS will make “additions to the framework’s guiding principles and development criteria” for 2022.
 

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