The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the proposed 2021 Medicare physician fee schedule (PFS) rule late this evening, which includes proposed changes to the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and alternative payment model (APM) participation options and requirements for 2021. Key proposals include:

·     Setting 2021 Medicare payment rates for physician services;

·     Generally confirming E/M documentation guidelines and payment changes finalized in the 2020 PFS;

·     Expanding telehealth coverage; and

·     Establishing MIPS reporting requirements for 2021.