Medicare claims still on hold. New 6 month Medicare Physician payment provision now being debated June 17, 2010

Medicare claims still on hold. New 6 month Medicare Physician payment
provision now being debated

The Senate was unable to bring the House-approved version of this legislation to the Senate floor for debate following a failed procedural vote yesterday. This means that Medicare claims for June 1, 2010 on, are still being held – creating cash flow issues for Medicare providers.

A new amendment calling for a 2.2% increase in Medicare reimbursements to physicians is now being considered. This would be a 6 month temporary solution. The Senate could vote as early as today, however, this is unlikely as debate on the bill will likely continue for a few days before a final vote is taken.

If the bill is signed into law, the pending Medicare physician payment cuts would then be delayed until Dec. 1, 2010.

Medicare claims still on hold. New 6 month Medicare Physician payment provision now being debated

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Medicare claims still on hold. New 6 month Medicare Physician payment
provision now being debated