Solving the Sustainable Growth Rate Formula Conundrum Continues Steps Toward Cost Savings and Care Improvements

James D. Reschovsky, Larisa Converse and Eugene C. Rich

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Abstract: A permanent repeal of the sustainable growth rate (SGR) as part of a package of other payment reforms can lead to lower health care costs and improved care, according to this Health Affairs article by Mathematica senior fellow James Reschovsky.

Keywords: physician payment reform; clinician; provider; SGR; health; healthcare (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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