Month: July 2020

Despite lobbying efforts by ASPS and others, Medicare has opted to, for the first time, require pre-authorizations for several common plastic surgery procedures. For further information, go to https://www.plasticsurgery.org/for-medical-professionals/health-policy/cms-new-policy-prior-authorization-for-outpatient-procedures and review the attached articles from ASPS.

Over the past two weeks, the FSPS has fielded many questions regarding the implications of SB 698, which requires a consent before a physician, resident, or medical student may examine the pelvic area or rectum, including the external organs. The law was not targeted at plastic surgeons, but a literal interpretation by our legal team suggests that plastic surgeons should, indeed, obtain a consent before performing such an examination. Rest assured that we are currently working at the...