CMS Posts Summary MLN Article on Medicare Part B Payment Updates Beginning January 2022 Reimbursement; Medicare Published:November 30, 2021 Dan Ciolek Rollup Image Page ContentThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently posted an MLN Matters article that provides a summary of key policy changes and payment updates in the calendar year (CY) 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule. The article summarizes updates impacting skilled nursing providers/residents and assisted living residents, including:Updates to payment policies and Medicare payment rates for services physicians and other providers (including therapists) that Medicare pays for with the MPFS in CY 2022.Updates to Medicare Telehealth Services and Telehealth origination site facility fee payment amounts for CY 2022.Implementation of payment adjustments for Medicare Part B services furnished in whole or in part by physical and occupational therapy assistants beginning January 1, 2022. AHCA/NCAL members can access a detailed association analysis for the CMS CY 2022 MPFS rule here. Related Blogs AHCA/NCAL Requests Congressional Hearings on Medicare Part B Payment Reforms 1.25.2023 AHCA Posts Rate File for CY 2023 Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule 1.23.2023 CMS Makes Updates to the Nursing Home Compare Website and Five Star Quality Rating System 1.18.2023