HHS-OIG just released two reports, the first found that the 3 largest Medicare managed care companies denied enrollees long term & rehab hospital care at the highest rates & showed concerning managed care skilled nursing denials. Read more: direc.to/fW5o

AAPM&R authored a Resolution that was adopted by the AMA House of Delegates, advancing greater transparency and physician engagement in Medicare Administrative Contractor policy decisions. Thank you to our AAPM&R Delegation, led by Susan Hubbell MD, FAAPMR, for their efforts to advocate for better policies for PM&R physicians and their patients.

Master the essentials of medical billing with the coding curriculum you never got during your residency! This targeted video series, in concise 5-10 minute segments, breaks down the complexities of procedure coding, inpatient documentation, and outpatient requirements to ensure your work is accurately reflected. Check out the series here: ow.ly/OOSb50YMRCU #Physiatry #PMR

AAPM&R is conducting a Physician Compensation & Practice Benchmarking Survey to provide key insights on compensation, practice characteristics and work standards in order to help physiatrists negotiate contracts, evaluate opportunities and understand expectations. Academy member Maneesh Tiwari, MD, FAAPMR, explains why your survey response matters. Learn more & participate here: ow.ly/uIqF50Yieah

Following recent productive dialogue between Academy members and leaders from First Coast Service Options and Novitas Solutions over the list of ICD-10 diagnosis codes in the Billing and Coding Article: Botulinum Toxins, we are excited to share that an updated Billing and Coding Article has been published, offering coding clarity. Learn more: ow.ly/Jy2450XIHi9

Recently, several member experts in spasticity management met with leadership at First Coast Service Options and Novitas Solutions to address the list of ICD-10 diagnosis codes in the recently finalized Billing and Coding Article: Botulinum Toxins (A58423). Last month, AAPM&R expressed concern about lack of coverage for a range of patients with spasticity secondary to paralysis resulting from stroke, spinal cord injury, and other conditions not currently listed in the Billing and Coding Article. Our members had an extremely collaborative discussion with the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Medical Directors, working toward both a long-term and short-term solution to ensure coding options for these patients. Members who are interested in AAPM&R supporting a nomination to serve on a CAC should contact Health Policy staff at healthpolicy@aapmr.org Learn more: ow.ly/n54b50XxbT0 #physiatry #pmr

AAPM&R strongly opposes the recent LCDs targeting Peripheral Nerve Blocks and Procedures for Chronic Pain. We are preparing to submit our own comments and collaborating with coalition partners on additional opposition. We urge all members to join us in submitting their own comments by Nov. 8 by accessing the LCD for their jurisdiction here: ow.ly/1Hfv50XkFR1