HCFA releases 2001 fee schedule
The 2001 Physician Fee Schedule sparked both anger and relief from the rehab industry when it was released in the Federal Register November 1. Rehab associations express frustration over the Health Care Financing Administrations (HCFA) position on supervision requirements for therapy assistants, yet say they are pleased with a higher conversion factor. The rule, scheduled to take effect January 1, 2001, includes the following provisions that will affect therapists:
Supervision of assistants (p. 65414) Despite sharp criticism from the rehab industry, HCF
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