| West Virginia Oncology Society |
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released its proposed Physician Fee Schedule and
Revisions to Payment Policies for 2011. The rule, which is titled "Medicare Program; Payment
Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2011," became
available on Friday, June 25, 2010 at 4:15 pm. It will publish on July 13, 2010. The comment period
will close August 24, 2010. The rule can be viewed at
http://www.federalregister.gov/inspection.aspx#spec_C.
Our very quick read of the impact table shows hematology/oncology will face an overall cut in
reimbursement of 1% in 2011. This is not unexpected, as you will recall last year's announcement
that a 6% reduction would be phased in over four years. However, it appears that some re-basing
against the Medical Economic Index may have slightly reduced the originally planned reductions by
1-2%. We will be analyzing the full impact of the proposed rule and be back with more information.
Additional news releases and other information about the rule may be found here:
- News Release
- Fact Sheet on Changes to the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative and the Electronic Prescribing
Incentive Program
- Fact Sheet on Affordable Care Act Provisions and the CY 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Proposed Rule
Revisions to Payment Policies for 2011. The rule, which is titled "Medicare Program; Payment
Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2011," became
available on Friday, June 25, 2010 at 4:15 pm. It will publish on July 13, 2010. The comment period
will close August 24, 2010. The rule can be viewed at
http://www.federalregister.gov/inspection.aspx#spec_C.
Our very quick read of the impact table shows hematology/oncology will face an overall cut in
reimbursement of 1% in 2011. This is not unexpected, as you will recall last year's announcement
that a 6% reduction would be phased in over four years. However, it appears that some re-basing
against the Medical Economic Index may have slightly reduced the originally planned reductions by
1-2%. We will be analyzing the full impact of the proposed rule and be back with more information.
Additional news releases and other information about the rule may be found here:
- News Release
- Fact Sheet on Changes to the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative and the Electronic Prescribing
Incentive Program
- Fact Sheet on Affordable Care Act Provisions and the CY 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Proposed Rule
| Proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Released |
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)