decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2009 Issue 12 (December)
Medical societies seek 30-day delay to SGR cut, then fix in 2010
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Article Overview
This article explains a time-sensitive policy update for physicians and medical practices focused on Medicare payment changes, Congressional action on the Sustainable Growth Rate issue, and related Senate health reform proposals. It is relevant to physicians, practice managers, and coding/reimbursement professionals tracking Medicare payment stability, payer policy changes, and quality reporting program developments. The article also discusses advocacy positions from medical societies and the American Medical Association on payment reform and a possible expansion of PQRI.
Why This Topic Matters
The topic affects near-term Medicare reimbursement, the timing of payment updates, and how physicians and practices may need to respond to evolving federal policy. It also signals broader administrative and participation issues tied to quality reporting requirements and health reform.
What You Will Learn
- How Congress was considering a short-term delay to a Medicare payment reduction
- What the article says about efforts toward a permanent SGR fix
- How Senate health reform discussions intersected with Medicare expansion proposals
- What changes were being discussed for PQRI and physician participation
- How medical societies and the AMA were responding to the proposed policy changes
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Medical billers and coders
- Healthcare reimbursement professionals
- Medical society policy staff
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