JD Supra

Permanent Changes to the CMS Definition of Physician Direct Supervision

Effective as of January 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized permanent changes to the definition of ...
JD Supra

Manufacturers Challenge CMS’s Definitions of ‘QSSD’ and ‘Bona Fide Marketing'

Drug manufacturers remain steadfast in their efforts to challenge the constitutionality of the Inflation Reduction Act’s mandatory price negotiation provisions. Recently filed suits contend that CMS ...
Becker's Hospital Review

CMS Provides Updated Definition of “New Patient” for Billing and Evaluation

The following Q&A comes from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website. Q: What is the updated definition of “new patient” for billing evaluation and management (E/M) services? A: Interpret ...
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The government is forcing your Medicare plan to cut these popular freebies

New federal rules for 2026 are forcing Medicare Advantage plans to cut popular supplemental benefits like grocery cards. Find ...