Moving Forward From the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) System

MedPAC  (The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission) produced a PDF on moving forward from the SGR, repealing the SGR formula and realigning fee-schedule payments to maintain access to primary care

In the PDF, MedPAC listed the following as recommendations:

1. Collecting data to improve payment accuracy
2. Identifying overpriced services
3. Accelerate delivery system changes to emphasize accountability and value over volume
4. Offsetting the cost of the SGR package

Figures on:

• Growth in spending for fee-schedule services
• Most-aged Medicare beneficiaries and older privately insured individuals
• Acceptance of new patients
• Potential Medicare offset options for repealing the SGR system

To view and download the fact sheet, please go to the following link: Moving Forward From the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) System

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