User login

The Florida Society of Ophthalmology

The EyeMDs


Academy Promotes Permanent Medicare Pay Fix During Capitol Hill Meetings

The Academy and other physician organizations are lobbying for a permanent Medicare physician pay fix during meetings with members of the U.S. House and Senate conference committee created to extend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011. The organizations propose using savings from U.S. troop withdrawals in Iraq and Afghanistan to pay for the permanent fix. Discussions regarding proposals to extend the act are taking place between congressional staff, and the committee will meet after the Senate returns next week. Senate Democratic leaders are indicating that a temporary 10-month Medicare physician pay fix through 2012 is likely, while some House members are continuing to press for the House-passed two-year fix. The act, which includes the reprieve from the 27 percent Medicare physician pay cut caused by the sustainable growth rate formula, expires Feb. 29. The Academy provides tools to facilitate member communications with their representatives and senators to urge legislators to pass a permanent SGR solution that is equitable to all physicians.

FSO

About

 
 
 
 
 
 

For Eye Care Foundation

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Join

 
 
 
 

Contribute

Pay Dues

Upcoming Events

Thursday, February 13, 2025 to Sunday, February 16, 2025
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Orlando, FL
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Venue TBD
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
3:00-5:00 PM ET
Zoom
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 to Sunday, March 2, 2025
Washington, DC
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 to Saturday, April 5, 2025
Westin Washington DC Downtown Hotel
Washington, DC
Friday, April 25, 2025 to Monday, April 28, 2025
Los Angeles, CA
Friday, June 6, 2025 to Sunday, June 8, 2025
Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Orlando, FL
Friday, July 25, 2025 to Sunday, July 27, 2025
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Orlando, FL
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 to Saturday, August 2, 2025
Southern California at Long Beach
Thursday, August 7, 2025 to Sunday, August 10, 2025
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
Amelia Island, FL
Friday, October 17, 2025 to Monday, October 20, 2025
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL