…rule public comment periods and CMS’s stated plans to extend the implementation timeline appear to be an acknowledgement of the complexities of these policies. Read the Original March Proposed…

…summary of the proposed rule and here for a comprehensive comparison of reimbursements for spine procedures in both the Hospital Outpatient and ASC settings from the 2017 final rule…

…here to read ISASS’ comment letter. Click here for a full summary of the proposed rule and here for a comprehensive comparison of RVUs and reimbursements of spine procedures…

…Pimenta, MD, PhD ISASS President Gunnar B.J. Andersson, MD, PhD Co-Chair ISASS Public Policy Committee Frank M. Phillips, MD Co-Chair ISASS Public Policy Committee 1640525198:7 7 default 1 1…

…compiling an information packet specific to spine practices which will be shared with you in the coming weeks. Be on the lookout for another email from us which will…

Federal Trade Commission Announces First Penalties for Enforcement Action Against Good Rx On February 1, 2023, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took enforcement action for the first time…

…before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP Committee) on January 18 and before the Senate Finance Committee on January 24. Price faced questions from both…

ISASS submits comments on 2023 Outpatient Prospective Payment System/Ambulatory Surgical Center Proposed Rule Released On September 13, 2022, ISASS submitted comments to CMS on calendar year (CY) 2023 Hospital…

Federal Trade Commission Files Suit Against Private Equity–Funded Practice On September 21, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the filing of a lawsuit against a Texas anesthesia group…

Federal Trade Commission Proposes Ban on Non-complete Clauses On January 19, 2023 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a proposed rule that if finalized would ban most non-compete clauses…

ISASS16 Info: Conference Schedule | Scientific Program | Program Committee | CME Information ISASS16 Links: ISASS16 Scientific Abstracts | ISASS16 Scientific Program PDF | Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF) ISASS16 Presidential…

…and prior authorization policies. MCG acknowledged receipt of the input and indicated the committee would incorporate ISASS’ input into their current review, which is ongoing. Read the ISASS comment…