REP. CAMP ISSUES STATEMENT ON PHYSICIAN PAYMENT REFORM
September 11, 2008
September 11, 2008
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Republicans on the House Ways & Means Committee issued the following news release:
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing.
I hope this hearing is an honest attempt to develop a long-term solution to the problems with Medicare physician payments. As I have noted before, doctors serving Medicare patients are headed for a severe cliff-a 20% reduction in payment rates. I would like to note at the hearing's outset the importanc . . .
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing.
I hope this hearing is an honest attempt to develop a long-term solution to the problems with Medicare physician payments. As I have noted before, doctors serving Medicare patients are headed for a severe cliff-a 20% reduction in payment rates. I would like to note at the hearing's outset the importanc . . .