The discussion draft was released by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.), House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-Mich.), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah).
The SGR discussion draft includes a framework to solicit input to begin the committee process for a full repeal of the flawed formula. Some key points on the SGR discussion draft are:
1. Repealing the flawed SGR update mechanism, ensuring payment stability for physicians and ensuring beneficiaries retain access to their physicians.
2. Improving the physician payment system to reward value over volume, ensuring beneficiaries and taxpayers receive value for the money spent.
3. Advancing delivery system reforms and aligning public-private sector efforts.
4. Improving the accuracy of payments for physician services.
5. Incorporating physician and stakeholder expertise.
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