CMS Cuts Rock Ophthalmology and Medicine

In July, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) proposed catastrophic changes to Medicare reimbursement systems that, if finalized, will significantly affect ophthalmology and all specialty care. The impact on cataract surgery reimbursements alone would amount to an 11% reduction in payment.

In today’s episode, host Dr. Andrew Pouw welcomes three guests to discuss these highly complex and concerning cuts: Dr. John McAllister, the Academy’s Secretary for Federal Affairs; Brandy Keys, the Academy’s Director of Health Policy; and Rebecca Hyder, the Academy’s Vice President of Government Affairs. Listen, share, and advocate to help us prevent these changes.

Related Academy Resources:

• Summary of CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
• Impact of the Efficiency Adjustment
• Impact to Indirect Practice Expense (PE)

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