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NCMS and Other Health Care Organizations Rally to Repeal the SGR
Long-awaited and hard-fought legislation to permanently repeal the fatally flawed sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula now is before both chambers of Congress with the introduction of the SGR Repeal and […]
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Congress Passes Budget Deal Including Patch to SGR
On Wednesday, Congress approved a budget agreement that extends Medicare’s current physician payment update of 0.5 percent through the end of March, averting a 23.7 percent payment cut to doctors that was scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, 2014.
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Cautious Optimism that SGR May Be Repealed
Recently, a bipartisan proposal outlining an overhaul of the SGR formula as well as Medicare physician payment reform was released by the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee.
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Momentum Builds Toward Repeal of Medicare SGR
With lawmakers home from Washington, D.C. for the August recess, now is the time for physicians to encourage legislators to continue their bipartisan efforts toward repeal of the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR).
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AMA Addresses SGR and Linking Physician Pay to Quality
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently submitted a letter of appreciation for efforts exerted by members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee to repeal and replace the failed Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula, which determines physician payment rates in the Medicare program.
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Coalition of State Medical Societies Coordinate Lobbying Efforts
The CEOs of the Texas, Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, Arizona, California, Oklahoma, New York and the North Carolina Medical Societies gathered last week in Washington, D.C., to share information on their […]
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Information on Medicare Claims and Payments for January 2013
While Congress’ action to avert the fiscal cliff at the ninth hour is good news, the decision may have a slight impact on Medicare claims and payments. Palmetto GBA posted this useful article that provides some useful, early guidance. A few quick highlights:
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Final Weeks of Congressional Recess, Work To-Do in 2012
During these final weeks of the Congressional District Work Period, many NCMS members may have the opportunity to meet with or talk to their congressman or senators about the issues that remain unaddressed in Congress this year.
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CMS Proposes 2013 Fee Schedule Rule; Changes to PQRS
2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposal On July 30, 2012, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed its 2013 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule rule. A National Provider Call regarding […]
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Senate Realizing that Sustainable Growth Rate Not So Sustainable After All
Roundtable discussions have been occurring monthly throughout the summer with the goal of taking a look at the history of physician payments under Medicare, including the SGR, as well as lessons that can be learned from the private sector in repairing such a broken methodology.
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