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This major proposed rule addresses changes to the physician fee schedule, and other Medicare Part B payment policies to ensure that our payment systems are updated to reflect changes in medical practice and the relative value of services, as well as changes in the statute.

Comment date: To be assured consideration, comments must be received at one of the addresses provided below, no later than 5 p.m. on September 8, 2015. Donta Henson, (410) 786-1947 for any physician payment issues not identified below. 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