The HCPAC develops recommendations on relative values for new and revised CPT codes for non-MD/DO services, according to the report. Dr. Hamm is the first chiropractic physician to hold the position. His two-year term begins in Sept. 2011.
In his role as HCPAC co-chair, Dr. Hamm will also sit on the AMA/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee, which makes annual commendations on relative values for new and revised services to CMS.
Read the Dynamic Chiropractic report on Dr. Hamm.
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