Most recently, in the CY 2024 PFS final rule, we finalized an approach to recalculating the prior savings adjustment for changes in values used in benchmark calculations due to compliance action taken to address avoidance of at-risk beneficiaries, or as a result of the issuance of a revised initial determination of financial performance for a previous performance year following a reopening of ACO shared savings and shared losses calculations (88 FR 79195 through 79200)
Vascular Effects Nicotine, the primary addictive substance in tobacco, is a vasoconstrictor
Avoiding certain foods, such as poppy seeds, is crucial to ensure accurate results, as consumption of these items could lead to false positives
We are also proposing, on a temporary basis, to allow payment for non-behavioral health visits furnished via telecommunication technology in a manner that would closely align with the payment mechanisms mandated by statute through December 31, 2024, that is, RHCs and FQHCs would continue to bill for RHC and FQHC services furnished using telecommunication technology services by reporting HCPCS code G2025 on the claim through December 31, 2025