Policy Details

Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities

Summary

Finalizes CY 2024 updates to the Physician Fee Schedule and other Medicare Part B policies, including coding/payment updates, changes to the Quality Payment Program, and clarifications for telehealth and behavioral health services.

Healthcare Implications

Updates affect clinician reimbursement and reporting that interact with Electronic Health Record templates, clinical decision support, and AI‑assisted documentation. Telehealth and behavioral health provisions influence digital tools used in outpatient care and remote monitoring programs.

Impact Level

High

Keywords

Equity & Bias

Stakeholders

Providers & Health Systems; Patients & Public; Payers & Purchasers; Regulators & Government