Dr. Najarian: In the News, February 15, 2023

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February 15, 2023

  • Christopher “Raffi” Najarian, MD, FAAPMR, a physiatrist at Akron Children’s Hospital, was recently featured in a WKYC-TV news story. In “Doctor at Akron Children's Hospital building powerful connection with patients,” Dr. Najarian describes his personal experience of living with cerebral palsy while also being a physician who treats patients with disabilities. Read more.

Legislation Introduced to Alleviate Impact of Conversion Factor Cut for 2021

Nov 09, 2020

Last month, two bills were introduced in the House proposing solutions to the estimated 10.6% Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor cut expected to go into effect January 1, 2021.  The bills offer some relief to the cut, but do not reflect a comprehensive or long-term solution.  AAPM&R has therefore chosen to remain neutral regarding these bills. 

Your Academy continues to advocate for a permanent solution to the conversion factor cut while maintaining the important payment increases to office and outpatient evaluation and management services.