…comments to rulemakings that inform and shape the payment landscape for spine surgery going forward; educate the U.S.-based ISASS membership on payment and quality reporting changes coming down the…

On October 9, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced proposed changes to modernize and clarify the regulations that interpret the Physician Self-Referral Law (the “Stark Law”)…

…23.94 16% 99354 Prolonged services, first 30 min $120.97 $132.09 $ (11.12) -9% 99355 Prolonged services, additional 30 min $90.33 $100.33 $ (10.00) -11%   *2021 Conversion factor=32.26  …

Jeffrey A. Goldstein, MD, FACS, FAOA, USA Immediate past president Dr. Goldstein is Chief of the Spine Service and Director of Spine Fellowship at NYU Langone Health Department of…

…Hochschuler has worked toward incorporating the synergies of best of breed medical techniques and education in terms of running a successful business organization. Through recruitment of appropriate personnel, systems…

…ISASS has accomplished the following: Submitted application to become a member of the FOSA- Federation of Spine Associations which includes CSRS- Cervical Spine Research Society, NASS (North American Spine…

HHS Offers Online Courses on Telemedicine Rules and Implementation for Providers Starting in July 2020, in an effort to increase utilization of telemedicine by Medicare providers, the Department of…

…Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) on or after January 1, 2018. The PFS pays for services furnished by physicians and other practitioners in all sites of service. These services…

…post-acute care service providers and suppliers, facilities, agencies, but also to other outpatient service providers and practitioners responsible for the patient’s follow-up or ancillary care. On September 29, The…

…for Care Improvement Advanced (BPCI Advanced). Under traditional fee-for-service payment, Medicare pays providers for each individual service they perform. Under this bundled payment model, participants can earn additional payment…

…which analyzed Medicare claims data exclusive to physician services. The study found that in April 2020, spending dropped to 57% below expected pre-pandemic levels. Medicare spending on physician services…

…services. Following the 151-day period after the PHE concludes, telehealth claims would require the appropriate place of service indicator rather than the 95 modifier. The current list of telehealth…