OAFP Comments on the 2019 CMS Proposed Rule
On September 7, 2018, OAFP submitted comments to CMS weighing in on the 2019 Medicare proposed rule. In many ways the goals CMS is trying to achieve around reducing administrative burden and ensuring small practice sustainability are aligned with AAFP and OAFP policy. However, the proposed rule takes an approach that is technically flawed in ways that make it impossible for OAFP to support key provisions in the rule. The letter included comments on four broad categories:
- Alternative Payment Models for Primary Care
- Priority Proposals in the 2019 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
- Impact on Medicare Beneficiaries
- Impact on Solo and Small Physician Practices
OAFP joined many other chapters in submitting comments on behalf of our members. You can read our comments, and visit the AAFP site to read the AAFP’s response to the 2019 proposed rule.