Due to the private practice direct supervision regulatory requirement, when using virtual direct supervision, this means (per our clarification in the CY 2021 PFS final rule (85 FR 84539)) that the OTPP or PTPP could meet the virtual direct supervision requirement by being immediately available to engage via audio/video technology (excluding audio-only), and would not require real-time presence or observation of the service via interactive audio and video technology throughout the performance of the service
In other words, if the current productivity standards are not met, the results would be a reduction in the cost per visit, which could negatively impact the RHC AIR and reduce payments
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In the CY 2023 PFS final rule, we estimated that the projected impact of the payment methodology that incorporates all policies finalized by that final rule would result in $4.9 billion in greater program savings compared to a hypothetical baseline payment methodology that excluded the policies that required section 1899(i)(3) of the Act authority (see 87 FR 70195 and 70196)
But would it be even better if that face didnt have a bulge in its cheek, and didnt spit out tobacco juice every 20 seconds