Drs. Ikramuddin & McCormick: In the News, November 10, 2021

Members & Publications

November 11, 2021

  • Farha Ikramuddin, MD, MHA, MBBS, FAAPMR, an assistant professor of rehabilitation medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School, shares a patient story regarding Long COVID and why listening to the survivors is paramount to treating this condition. Read more.
  • Zachary McCormick, MD, FAAPMR, a PM&R physician with the University of Utah Health Spine Services team, discusses what to do for a pinched nerve in the back. 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.