The proposed 2020 Physician Fee Schedule contains two changes that could affect reimbursement for remote patient monitoring.
Editor’s note: APMA is carefully evaluating the CY 2020 MPFS proposed rule's impact on members. The association will provide feedback via comments to CMS to ensure podiatrists' interests are represented.
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Opponents to a proposed rule from the Department of Health and Human Services claim it would decrease protections for groups of patients vulnerable to discrimination.
Editor’s note: APMA sent comments to HHS voicing strong support for HHS’ proposal to eliminate the Section 1557 requirement for notices and taglines in multiple languages, stating that HHS’ own evidence indicated that these notices did not have the desired impact of improving health-care accessibility among other things. Read APMA’s comment letter to HHS.
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Proprietary design addresses the insole issue: Rigid insoles do not allow the arch to move downward enough to fully handle the shock of a foot strike. Soft insoles collapse under pressure and cannot prevent the arch from flattening. Custom orthotics are designed to fit the patient’s flawed foot rather than make the foot healthy.
Cybersecurity threats don’t only exist within health-care settings; they can also pose problems for mobile medical devices.
Editor’s note: Visit APMA’s Health IT resource page for guidance to help doctors and hospitals with EHR selection, security, implementation and other issues.
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