#AAPMR26 Friday, 8am ET: Jewish Physiatrists Member Community. Bummed to miss it for committee meeting. Now more than ever, let’s organize. 💙
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Medicare’s final rules: E/M cuts, toxin prior auth, and unstable physician payments. Advocacy mitigated harm, but patients still lose. #physiatry #Medicare
Earlier today on November 4, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule, which takes effect January 1, 2027. The rule finalizes a Medicare conversion factor of $32.63 for most physicians, a decrease of 2inalizes a modification to the proposed payment reduction for evaluation and management (E/M) services billed with a procedure on the same day (modifier 25). In place of the proposed 50% reduction for these services, Medicare has finalized a 20% reduction. This outcome is the direct result of the advocacy efforts of AAPM&R and our partners.
Your Academy is currently reviewing the rule and will update this story with additional details on finalized policies in the coming days.
For more information on our MPFS advocacy resources, visit: ow.ly/8Ppq5103Xbz
Also, we are aware that CMS has released the 2027 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) final rule, which takes effect January 1, 2027. The rule finalizes a proposal to expand the hospital outpatient department prior authorization program to include botulinum toxin injection codes.
Your Academy advocated against this proposal in our comments to CMS submitted in late August. We will continue to update members as we assess the rule and possible next steps for advocacy.
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Wild year for health policy. Greater need for advocacy! Join me and a great panel at the #AAPMR26 Advocacy Update, Nov. 12, 3:45–5 PM ET. 📣#physiatry
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🎃👻 Spooky times in inpatient rehab! New CMS rules and proposals haunt us! Join @AAPMR Monday night to discuss new IRF policies. 🦇 #PMR
Join us Monday, October 26 from 7-8:15 pm (CT) for the next AAPM&R Expert Conversation, Strategies for Navigating New IRF Policies. Hear from colleagues and policy experts about the latest regulatory developments affecting inpatient rehabilitation facilities and what they mean for he latest policy details as well as insights CMS has shared with us for how you can boost documentation to ensure compliance, decrease denied admissions, and advocate for your patients!
Register here: ow.ly/JaXM50ZYx9U
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Good news for IRFs: CMS is delaying enforcement of the new team conference requirements for 6 months. A welcome reprieve! cms.gov/medicare/payme…
@AAPMR
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Know a great pediatric physiatrist? We want one to join our fantastic rehab team at @BrooksRehab in sunny Jacksonville, FL. ☀️🌴
More info at: careers.brooksrehab.org
#PedsRehab #Physiatry
More info at: careers.brooksrehab.org
#PedsRehab #Physiatry
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⏰ The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule comment deadline is 9/14! Make your voice heard on policies affecting our patients and practices.
PM&R: aapmr.org/advocacy/acade…
#Physiatry #Medicare
PM&R: aapmr.org/advocacy/acade…
#Physiatry #Medicare
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📣 IRF physicians: CMS webinar 9/29 at 1 PM ET on new team conference & therapy initiation rules. Attend, ask questions & be heard! Register at cms.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist… #physiatry
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The proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule would create new barriers to care and threaten the sustainability of physiatry practices.
I submitted my comments. With the 9/14 deadline approaching, I hope other physiatrists will too!
aapmr.org/advocacy/acade…
#Physiatry #PMR #AAPMR
I submitted my comments. With the 9/14 deadline approaching, I hope other physiatrists will too!
aapmr.org/advocacy/acade…
#Physiatry #PMR #AAPMR
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Our specialty faces threats on multiple fronts. I’m grateful for @AAPMR’s work opposing harmful policies affecting inpatient rehab and prior auth for toxin procedures, which add admin burden for physiatrists while creating new barriers to care for our pts.
#Physiatry #PMR
#Physiatry #PMR
Earlier this week, AAPM&R released urgent actions regarding IRF coverage criteria, prior authorization for spasticity and Medicare enrollment provisions:
-Urgent concerns regarding the initial Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) conference and other new requirements in the 2027 InpaSignificant concerns regarding expansion of prior authorization processes related to botulinum toxins and more in the Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System
-Concerns regarding Medicare enrollment and more in the Home Health Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule
Your Academy is working to keep you up-to-date on advocacy news and alerts. We continue to see an unprecedented pace of change within the federal landscape and are working to advocate for our members and their patients at every turn.
Learn more: ow.ly/Z6Ny50ZIV1s
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CMS wants prior auth for botulinum toxin injections. Will increase admin burden and cause delays in care, which could mean worse function, pain, wounds & contractures. Tell CMS: #StopPriorAuth. Comments due 8/31. #physiatry
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🩺 New to practice, still in training, or need a coding refresher? 💻 Check out @AAPMR’s FREE PM&R-specific coding resources! 📚 #Physiatry
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Not at all surprising to those working in inpatient rehab. There's a reason they're called "disadvantage" plans. Hopefully increased oversight improves access to needed rehabilitation services.
#MedicareAdvantage #PMR #PatientAccess
#MedicareAdvantage #PMR #PatientAccess
HHS-OIG just released two reports, the first found that the 3 largest Medicare managed care companies denied enrollees long term & rehab hospital care at the highest rates & showed concerning managed care skilled nursing denials. Read more: direc.to/fW5o
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This is fantastic news and very much needed!
AAPM&R authored a Resolution that was adopted by the AMA House of Delegates, advancing greater transparency and physician engagement in Medicare Administrative Contractor policy decisions. Thank you to our AAPM&R Delegation, led by Susan Hubbell MD, FAAPMR, for their efforts to advocater PM&R physicians and their patients.
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Fantastic opportunity for a physiatrist interested in a SNF consulting position caring for rehab patients!
✔️No night calls
✔️ No weekends
✔️ Full-time (open to part-time)
Please share or DM me for details!
#PMR #Physiatry #RehabMedicine #PhysicianJobs #SNF
✔️No night calls
✔️ No weekends
✔️ Full-time (open to part-time)
Please share or DM me for details!
#PMR #Physiatry #RehabMedicine #PhysicianJobs #SNF
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If you inject botulinum toxin, don’t miss this @AAPMR Member May event.
🗓 May 5 | 7:30 PM Central
Spasticity Under Scrutiny: Medicare Updates, Advocacy Wins & Compliance Pearls
Excited to join a great panel discussing key policy changes + practical guidance.
#PMR #Spasticity
🗓 May 5 | 7:30 PM Central
Spasticity Under Scrutiny: Medicare Updates, Advocacy Wins & Compliance Pearls
Excited to join a great panel discussing key policy changes + practical guidance.
#PMR #Spasticity
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If you’re a resident or fellow trying to figure out billing and coding—start here.
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Because let’s be honest… most coding resources don’t translate well to what we actually do
✔ Free for members
✔ 5–10 minute videos (easy to digest)
✔ PM&R-specific cases (finally!)
Because let’s be honest… most coding resources don’t translate well to what we actually do
Master the essentials of medical billing with the coding curriculum you never got during your residency! This targeted video series, in concise 5-10 minute segments, breaks down the complexities of procedure coding, inpatient documentation, and outpatient requirements to ensure reflected.
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Love seeing all the #MatchDay posts today! Especially excited for all the future physiatrists! Congrats to all! #physiatry
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