Bicameral 'Doc Fix' Aims To Permanently Replace SGR The Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee released a summary of a framework for repealing Medicare’s sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula. The bipartisan draft framework is expected to cost less than a similar House bill (HR 2810) because it would freeze physician payments for 10 years, while HR 2810 would include 0.5% annual updates over five years. November 1, 2013 Health Care Reform, Medicare, News SGR, SGR repeal, sustainable growth rate 0 0 Comment Read More »
Covered California FAQs for Physicians The SFMS and CMA have compiled responses to some of the most commonly asked questions physicians and health care providers may have about Covered California. October 29, 2013 Covered California, Health Care Reform, Physician Resource California health benefits exchange, ACA, Covered California 0 0 Comment Read More »
Some California Providers Might Receive Waiver for 10% Medi-Cal Cut Some Medi-Cal providers in California could receive waivers to avoid a 10% cut to reimbursement rates. The California Medical Association petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review the federal court ruling in September 2013. October 23, 2013 CMA, Medi Cal Medi-Cal cut, Medi-Cal 10% cut 0 0 Comment Read More »
Physicians Renewing Licenses in October and November May Experience Delays The Department of Consumer affairs is currently transitioning to a new online licensing and enforcement system which may cause disruptions to services such as cashiering for both online and mail renewals. Consequently, the Medical Board of California encourages physicians whose medical licenses expire in October and November to submit renewal applications in advance. In doing so, they will avoid licensing delays that could affect their practices. October 22, 2013 CMA, News License Renewal 0 0 Comment Read More »
CMS Extends PQRS Exemption Deadline to October 18 The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) has extended the deadline to sign up for a PQRS exemption via the "administrative claims-based reporting mechanism" to October 18, 2013. October 17, 2013 Medicare, Physician Resource, Practice Management PQRS exemption deadline, Physician Quality Reporting System, PQRS 0 0 Comment Read More »
