In this section of this proposed rule, we identify proposed adjustments to the estimated burden for partial QP elections that will be submitted to OMB for review under control number 0938-1314 (CMS-10621), as summarized in Tables 78 and 79
(b) Full QCDR Self-Nomination Process and Other Requirements We estimate that 17 QCDRs will submit applications under the full self-nomination process for the CY 2025 performance period/2027 MIPS payment year
Scaling up needle and syringe programs and HIV antiretroviral therapy could alleviate much of this burden
We continue to monitor claims paid by Medicare to OTPs for furnishing OUD treatment services, including for potential fraud and abuse
(i) Medicare pays eighty (80) percent of the lesser of the FQHC's actual charge or the payment rate determined under paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section
The code applies to cessation counseling for all forms of tobacco, including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, smokeless tobacco (chewing tobacco and snuff), and other tobacco products