Despite strong advocacy from APTA and a host of other patient and provider organizations, as well as harsh criticism within Congress' own ranks, lawmakers have not addressed the 3.4% reduction in the fee schedule’s conversion factor that is used to determine payment. The next opportunity to include it in legislation is in March.
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Issue Brief: Status of the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Date: February 21, 2024
Contact: advocacy@apta.org
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