Medicare to Pay for Acupuncture to Lower Opioid Use

medicare to pay for acupuncture

CMS announced a coverage determination that will allow Medicare to pay for acupuncture that treats chronic low back pain. This new coverage is highly consequential in the legal industry as the stated purpose is to expand options that reduce opioid use. Opioids just so happen to be a major expense in Medicare Set-Asides (MSAs). Health…

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Medicare Liens: The DOJ is watching

Medicare Liens are the responsibility of the plaintiff attorney and today, the DOJ is now proving that true as they are watching carefully.  The US Department of Justice announced various settlements with PI firms (all within the last 18 months) including:   $6,600 with Simon & Simon in Philadelphia $28,000 with Rosenbaum & Associates in…

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