Legislative Update: Doc Fix
Veteran organizations strongly support a permanent solution (the “doc fix”) by establishing sufficient reimbursement rates to ensure beneficiaries have continued access to quality medical care. They support the “SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act” (H.R. 4015), sponsored by Rep. Michael Burgess (Texas), which will make the “Doc Fix” permanent by repealing the antiquated Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) and replacing it with a fair, stable, simplified system of physician payments for Medicare and TRICARE programs.
This legislation passed the House earlier this year and is awaiting consideration in the Senate. Veterans are urged to ask their Senators to approve this important legislation.
Source: {FRA NewsBytes, 05 Sep 2014 as modified by this email’s author.}
Chuck Weber Registered Veterans Service Officer |