Sebelius to AMA: HHS wants a permanent pay fix

Article Overview

This article covers HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’s remarks to AMA members about Medicare physician payment policy and the need for a permanent resolution to the sustainable growth rate (SGR) problem. It places the comments in the context of a temporary congressional payment fix, HHS’s position on a long-term solution, and references to prior payment-schedule adjustments. The piece is relevant to physicians, medical practice administrators, and coding or reimbursement professionals who track Medicare policy and fee schedule changes.