Legislation To Repeal SGR Unveiled June 13, 2013 Federal Legislation, Legislation, Medicare, Resources Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans, legislation, Medicare, SGR 0 The Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans unveiled draft legislation that would repeal the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula and replace it with a new system for determining Medicare physician payments. Building off a framework released this spring; the legislation would eliminate the SGR and replace it with a modified fee-for-service system with an emphasis on improving quality and outcomes through performance measures, while also providing means for physicians to participate in alternative payment models. Comments are closed.
