Read the Fall 2020 issue of “Vertebral Columns” Catch up on the latest research, advice, and commentaries relevant to you as a spine surgeon. The fall issue delves into:…

…order on patient care, and the specialty society letter calls on the White House and HHS to prioritize the physician-patient relationship as critical to quality patient care. Read the…

…Payment System/Ambulatory Surgical Center proposed rule an intention to apply prior authorization to cervical fusion procedures, as well as spinal neurostimulator system procedures. In their letter, the members of…

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…which can be accessed at the following links: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-Service-Payment/PhysicianFeeSched https://www.cms.gov/medicaremedicare-fee-service-paymentphysicianfeeschedpfs-federal-regulation-notices/cms-1734-p https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/eval-mgmt-serv-guide-ICN006764.pdf default default #ffffff 1…

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…patients whose provider networks change during the plan year are also included. Uninsured or cash-paying patients would also have access to IDR if they are given misleading cost information…

…by the SUPPORT Act) 2); modifying payment categories; and 3) standardizing data on reported medical devices. Read the CMS Fact Sheet on the Final Rule here. Read the Final…

…the Act as financial transfers of value between physicians and industry. S. 2978 clarifies this reporting exemption by stating, “educational materials” include “peer-reviewed journals, journal reprints, journal supplements, medical…