ARTICLE SUMMARY:
Key medtech takeaways from CMS’ 2023 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule include specialist cuts, new remote therapeutic monitoring flexibilities, an update on the iRhythm payment saga, and colorectal cancer coverage expansion.
It’s Medicare payment rule season, and CMS just issued one of its key annual proposals: the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). CMS posted the proposed rule July 7 to update policies for reimbursing for physicians’ and allied professionals’ time and expertise, and practice expenses. Public comments are due September 6, with a final regulation anticipated by November. Here’s a spotlight of a few key medtech takeaways from the 2,000-plus-page document.
