December 9, 2021: MGMA statement on passage of legislation largely averting cuts to Medicare

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
December 9, 2021

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Emily Dowsett
Associate Director, Public Affairs
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MGMA statement on passage of legislation largely averting cuts to Medicare
Anders Gilberg
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Medical Group Management Association
 
"MGMA greatly appreciates Congress heeding our call to pass legislation to address significant cuts to Medicare physician payments that would have otherwise devastated medical groups at the beginning of next year. Medical practices need business stability to provide high quality, cost-effective patient care. Temporary payment fixes at the 11th hour to address cuts that are largely the result of fiscal spending decisions unrelated to Medicare cause unnecessary disruptions to the nation’s healthcare system. MGMA believes Congress should refocus its attention on reforming current policies, such as the longstanding Medicare sequester, that penalize physician practices and the millions of beneficiaries they treat. MGMA looks forward to working with Congress to create permanent workable solutions rather than annual legislative workarounds."

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