CMS Issues Proposed CY2019 Physician Fee Schedule & QPP Rule

On July 12, 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the CY 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule. Included are proposals to update payment policies, payment rates, and quality provisions for services furnished under the Medicare PFS on or after January 1, 2019.

The agency's proposals for Year 3 of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) are incorporated under the CY2019 PFS proposed rule.

Comments on the proposed rule are due by September 10, 2018.

ACCC is currently analyzing the proposed rule and will provide an in-depth analysis for membership.

Read the CMS fact sheet on the 2019 PFS proposed rule.
Read the CMS fact sheet on proposed QPP changes.

CMS to Host Webinar on Proposed Rule for Year 3 QPP

On Tuesday, July 17 from 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET, CMS will host a webinar on the proposed rule for Year 3 (2019) of the Quality Payment Program. CMS subject matter experts will:

• Provide an overview of the proposed rule for Year 3 of the Quality Payment Program
• Highlight key differences between Year 2 and proposed Year 3 requirements
• Discuss the comment submission process
• Provide additional resources

Register here.

Posted 7/12/2018