Practice Economics

Doctors support malpractice provision in SGR bill


 

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Without a legislative fix, CMS will begin processing claims with a 21% reduction in the physician’s rate beginning April 15. Should the SGR repeal legislation be signed into law, CMS will reprocess any claims processed at the lower rate.

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