Issue Updates
News
Policy Update: Cuts to Hospitalist Medicare Reimbursement in 2021
CMS has finalized E/M payment adjustments that will lead to an approximate 8% decrease in Medicare Fee for Service Revenue for hospitalists. Learn more about the issue -- and about how SHM is fighting against these changes! Read Now
Policy Update: The Elimination of the X-Waiver
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has expanded access to buprenorphine, a life-saving treatment for opioid use disorder. Read Now
Why We #MaskUp
As frontline clinicians, hospitalists have been instrumental in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. As hospitalists continue to work each day to care for their patients, we recognize that each one of us has a responsibility to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Read Now
Letters
SHM Supports the Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act
SHM sent a letter supporting the Holding Providers Harmless from Medicare Cuts During COVID-19 Act of 2020. This legislation will will alleviate payment cuts resulting from budget neutrality adjustments in the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) rule. Read letter
SHM Sends Letter Regarding Budget Neutrality in the Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule
SHM sent a letter to members of the Senate Finance Committee, the House Ways and Means Committee, and the House Energy and Commerce Committee regarding proposed payment adjustments and budget neutrality in the Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. Read letter