Congress Looks at SGR Repeal

Repealing the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula for physician reimbursement under Medicare is a high priority for the new leader of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee. Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas), says he wants to work with the House Energy and Commerce Committee to craft legislation to permanently repeal the SGR and replace it with, “a reliable physician reimbursement formula that rewards quality.” Read more about the idea of a SGR repeal here.

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