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This major proposed rule addresses changes to the Medicare physician fee schedule (PFS) and other Medicare Part B payment policies.

To be assured consideration, comments must be received at one of the addresses provided below, no later than 5 p.m. on September 11, 2017. (See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this final rule with comment period for a list of provisions open for comment.) Jamie Hermansen, (410) 786-2064, for issues related to the valuation of anesthesia services and any physician payment issues not identified below. 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