DecisionHealth, DecisionHealth - 2010 Issue 10 (October)

Physicians: We can't shoulder Medicare cuts, uncertain payment future

Physicians from around the country have told CMS they will stop treating Medicare patients if a 23% cut hits their reimbursements on Dec. 1. The 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule will be finalized by Nov. 1 and the 2011 conversion factor will reflect the 23% cut and another 6% reduction scheduled for Jan. 1.

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