After years of pleading by physicians and organized medicine organizations, Congress has at last hit upon a plan for eliminating the SGR (sustainable growth rate) formula for Medicare reimbursement. Speaker John Boehner and Democrat leader Nancy Pelosi, together with representatives from both sides of the aisle, have agreed to sponsor the House bill. The change would allow the following: (1) completely eliminate the SGR as of March 31, (2) Increase Medicare physician reimbursement 0.05% per year for four years. The law is expected to be up for discussion and vote before the end of the month when the current SGR patch expires. It is way past time! Senate minority leader Harry Reid is set to obstruct passage if he doesn't get quid pro quo re abortion issues. He has announced that he will not run for reelection, so he has nothing to lose. Thanks for nothing, Harry. I hope he can find a family doctor in Nevada.
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