Medicare Program; Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Part B for CY 2012

July 19, 2011 The proposed rule addresses changes to the physician fee schedule and other Medicare Part B payment policies to ensure that Medicare payment systems are updated to reflect changes in medical practice and the relative value of services. It describes the methodology used to formulate the rates. Comments were accepted through August 31, 2011. The finalized rates will go into effect January 1, 2012. Download the Report . . .