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Rule07-63082008-01-15

Medicare Program; Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule, and Other Part B Payment Policies for CY 2008; Revisions to the Payment Policies of Ambulance Services Under the Ambulance Fee Schedule for CY 2008; and the Amendment of the E-Prescribing Exemption for Computer-Generated Facsimile Transmissions; Corrections

Health and Human Services Department, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Abstract

This correction notice corrects several technical and typographical errors in the final rule with comment period that appeared in the November 27, 2007 Federal Register (72 FR 66222). The final rule with comment period addressed Medicare Part B payment policy, including the physician fee schedule (PFS) that is applicable for calendar year (CY) 2008; the competitive acquisition program (CAP); clinical lab fee schedule issues; performance standards for diagnostic testing facilities; conforming and clarifying changes for comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facilities (CORFs); physician self-referral issues; and standards and requirements related to therapy services under Medicare Parts A and B. The final rule with comment period also updated the list of services subject to the physician self-referral prohibitions.

Action & Dates

Action
Correction Notice of Final Rule with Comment Period.
Dates
This correction notice is effective January 1, 2008.
Effective Date
2008-01-01

CFR References

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 42 CFR Parts 409, 410, 411, 413, 414, 415, 418, 423, 424, 482, 484, and 485 [CMS-1385-CN2] RIN 0938-A065 AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), HHS. ACTION: Correction Notice of Final Rule with Comment Period. SUMMARY: This correction notice corrects several technical and typographical errors in the final rule with comment period that appeared in the November 27, 2007 Federal Register ( 72 FR 66222 ). The final rule with comment period addressed Medicare Part B payment policy, including the physician fee schedule (PFS) that is applicable for calendar year (CY) 2008; the competitive acquisition program (CAP); clinical lab fee schedule issues; performance standards for diagnostic testing facilities; conforming and clarifying changes for comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facilities (CORFs); physician self-referral issues; and standards and requirements related to therapy services under Medicare Parts A and B. The final rule with comment period also updated the list of services subject to the physician self-referral prohibitions. Effective Date: This correction notice is effective January 1, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Milstead, (410) 786-3355. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background In FR Doc. 07-5506 of November 27, 2007 ( 72 FR 66222 ) (hereinafter referred to as the CY 2008 PFS final rule with comment period), there were a number of technical and t

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Citation: 73 FR 2568