read here
they are discussing a 5-8% increase in payments to PCPs. Also, there is a 2% increase for those that are already electronically prescribing. Also, there is talk of doing away with consultant note reimbursement.
I see this as good news bad news. First, the flawed SGR formula wasn't addressed. Who gives a rip about a 5-8% increase when we are all going to see a 21% decrease due to the SGR formula. With the soon-to-be-coming huge influx in patients, I don't see how senior citizens can like what is on the horizon for them.
This is good because it shows that some policy can get through that is favorable for primary care. I do think that we aren't going to solve our primary care problem until we start reimbursing better (and adding value to things like phone messages).
this is truly in the best interest of a successful healthcare system.
