The Confluence of the Sustainable Growth Rate and the Deficit
Last Thursday, the Commissioners of the Medical Advisory Commission recommended that the Sustainable Growth Rate (“SGR”) formula be scrapped and that the 300 plus billion dollars (the cost of getting rid of the SGR) be written off. This suggestion appears to be based upon the fact that Congress has been unable or unwilling to come […]
IRS Issues Notice Regarding ACOs
As mentioned in our blog post yesterday, the IRS has published notice 2011-20 soliciting public input on whether existing guidance issued by the IRS is adequate for tax-exempt organizations planning to participate in the Medicare shared savings program through an accountable care organization (ACO). If existing guidance is not sufficient, the IRS is seeking comments […]