Cuts to in-office ancillary services, drug payments in 2014 Obama budget

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers understand which Medicare payment and coverage policy areas were targeted in the 2014 federal budget and how those proposals could affect physician offices, ancillary services, drug payment methods, and provider reimbursement planning.

Article Sections

1. Physician payments

   This section summarizes major Medicare budget proposals affecting physician reimbursement and related service categories. It also outlines projected savings and the broader policy context for provider payment changes.

2. SGR fix encourages efficient care

   This section discusses proposed changes related to the physician payment formula and the administration’s stated goals for care coordination and performance-based payment policy. It also mentions additional offsetting savings measures included in the budget summary.