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July 30, 2024

Free Webinar, Thursday August 15th

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS)Proposed Rule. This annual regulatory update contains a significant section specifically for RHCs, this year proposing policies to eliminate productivity standards, remove Hemoglobin/Hematocrit from the six required lab services, reform care management billing, and much more.

We encourage you to join us for an upcoming webinar on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2 PM ET where the NARHC D.C. team will cover all of these provisions in detail.

As a reminder, this is a proposed rule, and following a 60-day comment period, finalized provisions will be released in November and most will go into effect January 1, 2025.

This webinar will offer time for Q&A, and your participation will help to ensure that NARHC’s comments represent the RHC community’s complete feedback on all of these significant proposals.

You must register in advance for the free webinar!

Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024, 2 PM – 3:30 PM ET

Speakers:

  • Nathan Baugh, NARHC Executive Director
  • Sarah Hohman, NARHC Director of Government Affairs

Title: 2025 Proposed CMS Rules – What’s in the Rules for RHCs & How You Can Get Involved in Regulatory Advocacy

NARHC will be providing this webinar free of charge. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5917208110478/WN_iKamnGODRomOJ3dgkxkXKQ

When the webinar begins you will be connected to audio using your computer’s speakers.

If you have issues registering and are using Internet Explorer, try using another browser. If you continue to have issues, please contact us and we will assist you, 866.306.1961.

If you have any questions about registering, please email us at [email protected].

Sincerely,
National Association of Rural Health Clinics

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