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AHRQ Opens Living Systematic Review on Cannabis and Other Plant-Based Treatments for Chronic Pain: Annual Update #1 for Public Comment

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March 30, 2022

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has released their Living Systematic Review on Cannabis and Other Plant-Based Treatments for Chronic Pain: Annual Update #1, available for comment through April 15, 2022. The purpose of this update is to describe, evaluate and integrate newly identified evidence on benefits and harms of cannabinoids and similar plant-based substances (e.g., kratom) to treat chronic pain into the living review.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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