2025 Physician Fee Schedule - The AOA Perspective-Webinar Recording

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Video Summary

The video presentation delves into the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule Overview, led by Linda Delow and Gabriel Miller. Key topics include changes to the fee schedule, advocacy efforts, and updates related to various services. Major points discussed include the finalized reduction in conversion factors for Medicare and anesthesia, advocacy needed to involve Congress for permanent changes, and efforts to support sustainable physician payments. The session covers telehealth service updates, emphasizing the necessity of congressional action to sustain flexibilities, and the introduction of various add-on codes that acknowledge ongoing primary care and behavioral health services. Linda Delow underscores the importance of engaging in advocacy or supporting organizations devoted to these causes. The overview emphasizes the introduction of new G codes under the Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM), highlighting the conditions under which they're applicable, along with potential restrictions when billed alongside other codes. The session encourages physicians to explore APCM codes, potentially providing remunerations for already performed care, with compliance to particular practice capabilities. Questions from viewers highlight the need for further exploration into the APCM and telehealth areas, suggesting future webinars could provide deep dives into these topics. The presentation reflects on the importance of aligning with CMS, using available resources, and engaging in the Medicare Shared Savings Program for better practice outcomes, emphasizing the ongoing battles against payment cuts and regulatory constraints.

Keywords

Medicare

Physician Fee Schedule

Advocacy

Telehealth

Conversion Factors

Anesthesia

Primary Care

Behavioral Health

Advanced Primary Care Management

Medicare Shared Savings Program