Drs. Baima and Lakhia: In the News, December 30, 2019

Members & Publications

January 2, 2020

  • Jennifer Baima, MD, FAAPMR, assistant professor at University of Massachusetts Medical School, is publishing an article on using exercise before radiation to improve outcomes in Medical Oncology. Read more.
  • Sanjiv Lakhia, DO, FAAPMR, from Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine Associates, has released a patient education book and podcast on all things related to back pain. Learn more.
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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.