Signed into Law: American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
May 26, 2022On March 11, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) was enacted into law, after passage in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. The newest COVID relief package includes several important health-policy-related changes impacting otolaryngology- head and neck surgery. The…
AAO-HNS Comments on CY 2022 Medicare PFS/QPP Proposed Rule
May 26, 2022On September 13, the AAO-HNS submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the CY 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule. The Academy’s comments focused on the following issues most significantly impacting the…
AAO-HNS Comments on CY 2021 MPFS Proposed Rule
May 26, 2022On October 5, the AAO-HNS submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the CY 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule. The Academy’s comments focused on: Changes to the conversion factor; Changes to…
AAO-HNS Comments on CY 2021 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) Proposed Rule
May 26, 2022On October 5, the AAO-HNS submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on the CY 2021 Medicare HOPPS proposed rule. The Academy’s comments focused on: Payment for Sinuva; Proposed payment for eustachian tube balloon dilation codes; Changes to…