10.6% Cut to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule to Go into Effect

Despite the aggressive efforts by ACA and its members, after multiple attempts by Congress, no agreement could be reached on legislation to avoid the looming cuts to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The 10.6% across-the-board cut will go into effect on Tuesday, July 1, 2008. Doctors of chiropractic are urged to contact their local Medicare contractor or visit their carrier’s website for the most up to date information. Although the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation (355-59) earlier this week that would continue the Fee Schedule at its current levels through the end of the year, supporters in the Senate fell one vote short of overcoming a Republican filibuster. Leadership in the Senate has promised that they will revisit the issue when they return from next week’s recess for the Fourth of July Holiday. It is believed that any fix to be implemented would be retroactive to restore payments and compensate for the cuts. Some providers may wish to hold their claims until Congress acts to readjust the fee schedule. Thank you to all of the ACA members who contacted your Members of Congress to request action. We will continue to keep you updated on any future action on legislation to address these draconian cuts.

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