Medicare Reform Legislation Repeals SGR, Consolidates Incentive Programs

by Karen Appold •

A stressful annual ritual of physician payment cuts has finally come to an end. “It is gratifying to see the persistency of the message, the accuracy of the message, and the patience of so many to press onward to benefit the Medicare population,” Dr. Denneny said. “Now we can concentrate on other issues for patient care, instead of worrying about the funding.”

Karen Appold is a freelance medical writer based in Pennsylvania.

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