American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons President Joshua J. Jacobs, MD, and other select leaders of the organization will meet with Congressional offices to educate members of congress on critical orthopedic issues.
The group plans to touch on the sustainable growth rate replacement legislation, protecting patient rights in integrated care and the Cutting Costly Codes Act of 2013. However, a top issue remains comprehensive Medicare payment reform and repealing the 27 percent physician payment cut in the SGR formula.
The group will also raise awareness on the importance of the ability of physicians to provide imaging and physical therapy services at their offices. Additionally, the group supports the Cutting Costly Codes Act of 2013 that would prohibit the transition of ICD-9 diagnostic codes to ICD-10, which would enable physicians and others to find an alternative and help reduce costs weighing on physician practices.
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