Medicare panel: Pay physicians more in 2004

Article Abstract:

A Congressional advisory committee encouraged doctorsE arguments that their Medicare rates are inadequate and recommended repeated increases in physician payments. The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission proposed a 2.4% increase in physician payments and stated that the increase should be higher if Congress does not reverse the 2003 cut.

HEALTH SERVICES, Health care industry

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Medicare formula spells pay cut of 4.5 % for physicians in 2004

Article Abstract:

Medicare officials announced a 4.5 percent cut in physician payment for 2004. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued its final rule on the 2004 physician fee schedule in October 2003 as House and Senate negotiators worked to finalize the Medicare reform legislation that is expected to prevent the cut.

Administration of Public Health Programs, Health Care Financing Admin, Powers and duties, United States. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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