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Ohio Department of Medicaid Updates: Key Changes to Physician Reimbursement Rates in Early Parenthood

Client Alert

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) has proposed amending Ohio Administrative Code Rule 5160-1-60 related to covered Medicaid reimbursements for physicians. At a hearing held November 14, 2025, ODM received no comments on its proposed changes. Beginning on January 1, 2026, ODM is proposing an increase to rates for prenatal care, childbirth, and infant care and provider visits.

The following services are proposed to have increased max payments or will be covered for the first time:

  • H1000 TH* Prenatal care: at risk assessment ea addl (NEW)
  • H1001 Prenatal care: antepartum management
  • H1002 Prenatal care: care coordination
  • H1003 Prenatal care: individual education
  • S9452 Prenatal nutrition classes, non-physician
  • S9436 Childbirth prep/Lamaze classes, non-physician
  • S9437 Childbirth refresher classes, non-physician
  • S9444 Baby parenting classes, non-physician
  • S6127 Brief emotional/behave assmt
  • 99202 TH* Pre-natal office/outpatient visit, new
  • 99211 TH* Pre-natal office/outpatient visit, est
  • 99212 TH* Pre-natal Office/outpatient visit, est
  • 99213 TH* Pre-natal office/outpatient visit, est
  • 99381 Preventive visit, new, infant
  • 99382 Preventive visit, new, 1-4 yrs old
  • 99391 Preventive visit, estab, infant
  • 99392 Preventive visit, estab, 1-4 yrs old

To learn more about the proposed changes and updated Medicaid payment reimbursements, please contact BMD Healthcare Member Daphne Kackloudis at dlkackloudis@bmdllc.com or Attorney Jordan Burdick at jaburdick@bmdllc.com.


Ohio Board of Nursing Proposes Rule Changes for Nurses

On Monday, January 12, 2026, the Ohio Board of Nursing (“BON”) released a package of proposed changes to the Ohio Administrative Code. There are two proposed changes to continuing education requirements that Ohio nurses should be watching.

New Florida Law: Patient Overpayments Must Be Refunded Within 30 Days

Effective January 1, 2026, Florida Senate Bill 1808 requires health care facilities and practitioners to refund patient overpayments within 30 days after an overpayment is identified. The law applies to overpayments tied to claims submitted to government programs or private insurers and introduces fines and disciplinary consequences for noncompliance. Providers should review billing and payment practices now to prepare for the new requirements.

USCIS Policy Change Impacting Work Authorization: Advisory for Employers and Human Resources

USCIS has issued a policy memorandum pausing immigration benefit processing for individuals from 19 high-risk countries and requiring a re-review of certain previously approved cases. This change may affect work authorization, employment verification, and workforce stability. Employers and HR teams should review impacted employees and update compliance procedures.

CMS Releases CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule with Key Payment and Telehealth Updates

CMS issued the CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule on October 31, 2025, with changes effective January 1, 2026. The Final Rule includes increases to the conversion factor, a new efficiency adjustment, updates to practice expense methodology, permanent telehealth policy changes, revised payment for skin substitutes, expanded rules for Part B drugs and biologicals, enhanced policies for Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers, and new care management and behavioral health services.

Name, Image, and Likeness Agreements in Healthcare

For example, some healthcare providers have begun to utilize "Name, Image, and Likeness" agreements to promote the brand they have created through their healthcare practice.  We have seen the most healthcare NIL activity with longevity and wellness providers, as well as orthopedics.