Justice Dept. asks judge to dismiss SGR lawsuit

Article Overview

This article explains a court challenge involving Medicare physician payment policy, the sustainable growth rate calculation, and the federal government’s effort to have the case dismissed. It is relevant to physicians, specialty societies, health policy staff, and coding/reimbursement professionals tracking Medicare Part B payment methodology and related administrative law issues. The article discusses the parties’ arguments, the statutory limits on review, and the broader policy context affecting physician payment calculations.