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Advocacy Win for PM&R: 1,000 New GME Positions in Medicare-Covered Spaces
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AAPM&R Advocacy Win: New CMS Rule Reduces Burden Associated with Prior Authorization
BREAKING: PM&R Earns a Permanent Seat on the RUC
Congress Passes COVID-19 Relief Bill and Omnibus Spending Bill
VA Publishes Schedule for Rating Disabilities: MSK System and Muscle Injuries
2020 AAPM&R Virtual Hill Day Highlights
Opportunity to Provide Insight on Effective and Innovative Approaches & Best Practices in Healthcare in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
2020 MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception Application Deadline has been Extended to February 1, 2021
CMS Releases CY 2021 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule
2020 Election Results Signal Changes Ahead for Health Policy
Specialties Urge Payer Coverage of New COVID-Related Practice Expense Code
Legislation Introduced to Alleviate Impact of Conversion Factor Cut for 2021
Opportunity to Submit Scientific Information to AHRQ Regarding Plant-based Treatment for Chronic Pain
OIG Releases Report on Inappropriate Billing for Pain Management in Spine Care
ONC for HIT Announces Extension of Compliance Deadlines
Opportunity to Submit Comments to NASS Regarding Coverage Policy Recommendations on Lumbar Fusion
Applicants Needed for Research on Rehabilitation Needs Associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic
Opportunity to Attend Open Meeting and Provide Comments on the Proposed LCD for Facet Joint Interventions for Pain Management
AAPM&R Submits Comment Letter for 2021 Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System Proposed Rule
New CPT Code Approved for Reporting Additional Costs Due to COVID-19