SGR Cut On Hold But Pay Rates May Still Change
The payroll tax extension legislation passed by Congress and signed by the President on Dec. 23, 2011, (Public Law 112-078) delayed the 27.4-percent Medicare pay cut due to the SGR formula for two months. It also extended the floor on the work geographic practice cost index (GPCI) and certain other policies. However, CMS has confirmed to the AMA that all the other changes included in the Medicare physician payment final rule for 2012 will still take effect. Physicians should not expect that payment rates will remain unchanged.
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