CMS has issued two proposed rules that will set 2027 Medicare payment for interventional pain management: the CY 2027 Physician Fee Schedule and the CY 2027 OPPS/ASC Payment System. ASIPP […]
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ASIPP has submitted a proposal to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposing the creation of an Independent Physician Payment Modifier under Medicare. The proposal is intended to
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Conversion Factor: Proposed Cut With the one-year 2.5% statutory increase for 2026 expiring, CMS proposes: Qualifying APM participants: $33.17, down from $33.57 (-1.19%) All other clinicians (non-QP): $32.84, down from
On July 7, 2026, CMS published its proposed rule for the CY 2027 Hospital Outpatient (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center payment systems (CMS-1850-P). Comments are due approximately 60 days after
CY 2027 Medicare ASC Proposed Rule — The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly for Pain Practices Read More »
We celebrated the extension of Telehealth through next year. During the legislative process and our advocacy efforts, the understanding was that Telehealth flexibilities would continue as they had in previous
The American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) has sent formal letters to CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz; Representative, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee; Representative James
After 20 years with ASIPP, Melinda Martin retired on May 29, 2026. Throughout her tenure as ASIPP’s Director of Operations, Melinda contributed to many aspects of ASIPP’s operations and played
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On May 28, 2026, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) Board of Directors submitted a formal letter to UnitedHealthcare leadership regarding recently implemented referral requirements affecting Medicare
As is widely recognized, Medicare Advantage co-pays continue to increase, while coverage policies are becoming increasingly restrictive. At the same time, CMS continues to provide substantial bonuses to Medicare
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ASIPP is pleased to announce the publication of the Comprehensive Evidence-Based Guidelines for Epidural Interventions in the Management of Chronic Spinal Pain. In preparation of the guidelines, an extensive literature