November 1, 2008
Make sure lawmakers know how Medicare policy affects your ASC
By passing then overriding President Bush's veto of legislation that would have reduced Medicare payments to physicians, Congress demonstrated an often-forgotten fact citizen voices can make a difference. On July 15, the House voted to reinstate HR 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. The act eliminated a pending 10% payment cut to physicians treating Medicare patients, among other provisions.
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