CMS acknowledges that the proposed data source for the numerator (PVP data) reflects purchases by covered entities that dispense or administer 340B-eligible drugs in retail community pharmacies and in outpatient settings
Current Shared Savings Program regulations, codified at 42 CFR part 425, do not provide a basis for CMS to adjust program expenditure or revenue calculations to remove the impact of SAHS billing activity such as that arising from the alleged conduct in advance of issuing an initial determination
As an example, lumbar surgical measures may be included within MVPs for orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons but would not comprise a standalone MVP solely focused on lumbar surgery
Of note, most of the available evidence on toxicological profiles comes from industry funded studies (51, 59, 62), underscoring the need for independent, long term research to validate current findings and inform evidence-based regulatory decisions
and (2) services described by CPT code 99211 ( Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional)
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