Lawmakers: pay cuts would be eased if CMS adjusted update formula

Article Overview

This policy-focused article explains a dispute between lawmakers and CMS over the Medicare physician payment update formula, with particular attention to the sustainable growth rate methodology and proposed administrative adjustments. It is relevant to people following Medicare payment policy, physician reimbursement, and federal agency authority. The piece summarizes the general categories of formula changes being urged and why the issue matters for future physician payment updates.