Update - SGR Fix

Dear Client,

Med USA has received notice that Saturday morning the Senate joined the House in approving a short term delay in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule reductions, by a vote of 88 - 10.

Specifically, H.R. 3326, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for 2010, includes a provision that freezes Medicare rates at currents levels for January and February 2010, in lieu of the 21.2% cut scheduled to go into effect January 1, 2010. The legislation now goes to the President, who is expected to sign the bill into law. We are being advised that Congress is working on a long term solution, but not details have yet emerged.

Med USA will send out a notice when this temporary "fix" has been signed into law.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at (801)352-9500 ext. 1308.

Thank you for your continual support.

Sincerely,

Liz Gardner

Compliance Officer