Practice Corner FAQ’s Q: Is there a maximum number for allergen tests? A: For an initial diagnostic evaluation, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has determined a limit of <70 prick/puncture tests and up to 40 intracutaneous tests…
Update on Congressional CR Activity
AMA Update
Tuesday, Congressional leaders released a health care package to accompany the FY 2025 Continuing Resolution that is supposed to be voted on by December 20. Here is a document that highlights the key provisions of interest to medicine. In particular, you will note that Congress opted to reduce, rather than eliminate, the scheduled cut in 2025 Medicare physician payments, by providing 2.5% in relief from the scheduled 2.83% cut. No additional positive update is included, nor are the broadly supported statutory reforms of Medicare Advantage prior authorization practices.
