The SGR is the formula that dictates the Medicare payment rates for physicians. If the SGR is repealed, a new formula that values quality outcomes will be put into place to place. This could mean a reduction of as much 21% for physician payments.
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Sustainable Growth Rate for Medicare Payments Set to Expire
Lawmakers are set to vote on permanently repealing the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) for physicians. So reports the National Law Review.
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