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Dateline DC: CMS releases CY 2021 MPFS Proposed Rule(0)
CMS releases CY 2021 MPFS Proposed Rule, which includes updates on payment policies, reimbursement rates, and quality provisions for services furnished under the MPFS.

Dateline DC: Legislators continue to advance ACS trauma priorities
Recaps the progress the ACS has made in advancing trauma care legislation on Capitol Hill.

Dateline DC: An overview of recent DAHP responses to requests for feedback from regulatory agencies
The American College of Surgeons submits numerous comments to rules, responses to requests for information, and other letters to the Department of Health and Human Services each year.

Dateline DC: Congress Passes Spending Bills and Prepares for 2020
Before adjourning in December, Congress passed two spending bills to keep most health care programs and federal agencies funded through October 1, 2020, with some monies directed specifically to firearm injury and cancer research.

Dateline DC: An overview of 2020 Medicare physician fee schedule provisions that will affect surgical practices
This month’s column summarizes key provisions in the 2020 Medicare physician fee schedule.
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