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Below is a list of AOTA resources regarding the Proposed Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction Policy, which is included in the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule.
AOTA has used every avenue, from regulatory comments, Congressional pressure and grassroots advocacy to oppose the proposed therapy payment cuts.
AOTA Comments for the 2011 Proposed Fee Schedule Final Rule (January 3, 2011) (Members-only) CMS Clarifies Therapy Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) (Effective January 1, 2011)
AOTA Analysis: Final 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule (Members-only)
CMS Transmittal: Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) for Selected Therapy Services(Nov 3, 2010)
MLN Article: Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) for Selected Therapy Services (Nov 3, 2010)
AOTA Comments on the 2011 Proposed Fee Schedule Rule (Members-only)
CMS Proposed MPFS Rule
AOTA Initial Response to Members and Call to Action
AOTA Detailed Analysis of 2011 MPFS Proposed Rule
Submit Comments to CMS (AOTA Template)
AOTA Joint Sign-on Request for CMS Date Regarding MPPR Proposal
AOTA Comments to GAO Regarding Proposed MPPR Policy (2009)
U.S. Senate Letter to CMS Questioning Proposed MPPR Policy
U.S. House of Representative Letter to CMS Questioning Proposed MPPR Policy