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NGS Reverses Original Exam Policy Change Decision

Planned change to EPF and detailed exams no longer considered mandatory. The MAC National Government Services (NGS) has reversed its policy change regarding evaluation and management (E/M) expectations for expanded problem-focused and detailed exams. Update: NGS announced its planned change to expanded problem-focused and detailed exam requirements will no longer be considered mandatory for physicians. "In my opinion, although the [...]
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