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Telehealth Update – Summer 2021
Telehealth Policies Changing DailyAs state emergency declarations expire across the U.S., telehealth licensure, coverage, and reimbursement rules will change for many non-Medicare payers. The... Read More
CMS’ CY 2022 Medicare Payment Rules Released
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its annual proposed rule that updates payment rates for physicians under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) effective January 1, 2022. The rule also expands the use of telehealth, clarifies...
AACU Calls for Favorable Coverage of Enhanced Tests in the Diagnosis and Management of UTIs
In August 26, 2021, correspondence with UnitedHealth Group Executive Vice President for Clinical Advancement Dr. Lewis Sandy, AACU President Dr. Elliott Lieberman recommended positive coverage policies for Urine PCR testing to cover several CPT codes and ICD-10...
AACU Submits Comment Letter on Surprise Medical Billing Rule
The AACU submitted comments in response to an interim final rule issued by CMS that implements certain provisions of the No Surprises Act, passed as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The rule aims to reduce the unexpected medical bills patients face...
AACU Submits Comprehensive Comments on 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposal
On September 13, the AACU submitted a formal comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed CY 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). The rule proposes Medicare payment and policy changes for 2022, including several...
AACU Comments on CY22 Hospital OPPS-ASC Rule
On September 17, the AACU submitted a formal comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the proposed CY 2022 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System rule. In...
Medicare Pay Cuts Loom as Congress Contrarily Considers New Benefits
As lawmakers debate a "human infrastructure" package and whether to expand Medicare to include dental, vision, and hearing benefits, vitally important and timely work has been undertaken.. Read More
AACU Coalition Committed to Physician-Led, Patient-Centered Care in Michigan
The AACU is pleased to announce that we’ve joined a new coalition—Michigan for Advancing Collaborative Care Teams (MiACCT) that solely focused on preserving and strengthening the health care teams we all rely on for our care. And we believe it’s a coalition that...
AACU Coalition Urges New York Governor to Sign Non-Medical Switching Bill
The AACU collaborated with fellow physician groups and patient advocacy organizations on an October 13, 2021, letter to N.Y. Governor Kathy Hochul that reads, in part: Prohibiting mid-year formulary changes introduces a measure of fairness...New Yorkers deserve to...
AACU Urges CMS to Put an End to Coercive, Fee-Based EFT Programs
The AACU joined the AMA and 28 other medical and specialty societies to express strong concerns over unfair business practices with respect to electronic payments in health care. The October 14, 2021, correspondence reads, in part: We request that the Biden...