As you know, the 21.2% Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) cut is expected to take effect for a period beginning on April 1, as Congress has adjourned for the two-week April recess without sending temporary legislation to the President. On March 29, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) notified contractors to hold claims containing […]
The House and Senate have adjourned for the two-week April recess without sending temporary legislation to the President to halt the 21.2% Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) cut. The cut is expected to take effect for a short time beginning on April 1 until Congress returns and seeks retroactive action after April 12. (read the full […]
I am pleased to report to you that today the Senate passed legislation retroactively extending the 5% Medicare psychotherapy payment restoration through the end of 2010 and preventing the 21.2% Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) cut through September 30. These provisions, critical to psychology, were included in the American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of […]
At the urging of the APA Practice Organization (APAPO) and other provider groups, late last night the Senate voted 78-19 to pass legislation (H.R. 4691) to postpone the 21.2% Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) cut through March 31 as Congress considers longer term solutions. The bill passed the House by voice vote on February 25 and […]
On February 25, the House passed legislation (H.R. 4691) to postpone the 21.2% Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) cut for 30 days as Congress weighs longer term solutions. Over the past twenty-four hours, Senate leadership has sought unanimous consent to pass the measure, but has been blocked due to an objection from Senator Jim Bunning (R-KY). […]
As the fight for health care reform continues on Capitol Hill, we wanted to take a moment to update you on the APA Practice Organization’s efforts toward improving Medicare payments for practicing psychologists. At this time, the political situation on Capitol Hill remains very fluid. Following the loss of their super-majority in the Senate, Democratic […]
After a lengthy process and debate, the Senate finally passed its health care reform bill on December 24. The House and Senate will next meet in conference in January to begin to meld the two chambers’ versions together. Especially important for practitioners, both bills include our 5% Medicare psychotherapy restoration extension, as has each bill […]
Busy month for Medicare/Medicaid related news. The American Psychological Association (APA) released a new action alert in regard to a delayed Sustainable Growth Rate cut with a request for clinicians to contact their Congress person. Check the end of the report for a link to contact your representative as well as a suggested letter. Previous […]
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