Comments Anyone on CMS Statement

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Nice thing to start the week, comments anyone on below, particularly on our

(APTA) efforts for MC direct access. Help or hinder?

Services provided by physical therapists in independent practice accounted

for more than 3% of a record 15.2% increase in Medicare Part B spending

under the physician fee schedule from 2003 to 2004, according to a report

issued last week by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

CMS is forecasting that as a result of higher 2004 spending, Medicare

payments to physical therapists, physicians, and other providers will be

reduced by 4.3% next year, resulting in a fee schedule conversion factor of

about $36.27, down from the current amount of nearly $37.90.

Ron Barbato P.T.

Corporate Director , Rehabilitation

Ephraim McDowell Health

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Ron

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