ACR Testimony on Physician Payment Reform
June 2, 2011
On May 26, the ACR submitted written testimony to the House Ways & Means subcommittee on health regarding physician payment reform. The testimony closely resembles the letter that the ACR submitted to the House Energy & Commerce committee in April which focuses on a permanent repeal of the sustainable growth rate, and highlights the current imbalance in the physician fee schedule and the need to value cognitive specialty care. It was submitted as part of the Ways & Means health subcommittee hearing on physician payment reform held on May 12.
The House of Representatives is actively pursuing input on physician payment reform. The ACR frequently meets with congressional committee members and staff to discuss our priorities and concerns regarding reform.
