Issue Updates
News
Immediate Elimination of the X-Waiver for Prescribing Buprenorphine
On January 12, 2023, the DEA and SAMHSA announced the immediate elimination of the X-Waiver for prescribing buprenorphine. SHM celebrates this change as a major victory for our collective advocacy efforts and for improving the care of patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). Read More
Policy Update: Split (or Shared) Billing
One-pager on recently finalized rules for split (or shared) billing of hospital visits between physicians and NPs/PAs. Updated November 18, 2022. Read Now
SHM Signs AMA Letter on Split (or shared) Billing
SHM joined the AMA and other medical specialty societies, urging CMS to rescind the new policy on split (or shared) billing. Read Now
Blunting Medicare Payment Cuts and Addressing Physician Wellness
Congress has passed, and President Biden has signed into law, legislation that will blunt the majority of the scheduled Medicare reimbursement cuts. Additionally, Congress has passed legislation focused on reducing and preventing physician suicide. Read Now
Letters
Signs Joins Multi-Stakeholder Letter on Medicare Reimbursement
SHM, alongside dozens of other medical and specialty societies, has signed a letter to Congressional leadership urging Congress to establish a permanent Medicare payment system. Read Letter
SHM Submits Comments on 2023 Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
SHM has submitted comments on the 2023 PFS Proposed Rule. SHM commented on various proposals including, but not limited to, telehealth, split (or shared) billing, code valuations, and the Quality Payment Program. Read Letter
SHM Submits Request for Information Response on Prior Authorization
Prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage (MA) plans often result in unnecessary delays or denials in medically necessary care. SHM has submitted comments to CMS to encourage the agency to standardize and streamline the prior authorization process. Read Letter
