Feb 26, 2010
The AMA sent this letter to all Senators and Representatives stressing the urgency of repealing the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula. The letter points out that less than a week remains before the postponed 21% Medicare physician payment cut scheduled for 2010 takes effect. It also expresses the AMA’s opposition to further short-term fixes that make future cuts steeper and the budgetary impact of permanent reform more expensive.
The ACP has been urged to ask our members to share this message with their legislators. The AMA grassroots hotline is available for physicians to use to contact Congress, at 1-800-833-6354.