Washington Debrief: Amendment to Delay ICD-10 Not Allowed in SGR Repeal

Healthcare Informatics: Key Takeaway: A much-anticipated vote in the House of Representatives sets the stage for a repeal of the Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) for physicians. The new policy would encourage broad participation in alternative payment models or in traditional fee-for-service augmented by a system of performance-based incentives. A delay to ICD-10 was not included as part of the bill. Meanwhile, penalties associated with meaningful use will no longer pertain to eligible professionals (EPs) beginning in 2019.

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