HOD Urges the AMA to Press on for SGR Repeal November 25, 2013 AMA Resolution 226, AMA 0 Following robust discussion last week in various caucuses, open forums, and in Reference Committee, the AMA House of Delegates passed an amended version of Resolution 226 regarding repeal of Medicare’s sustainable growth rate (SGR) physician payment update formula. In addition to reaffirming relevant AMA policy, the resolution directed the AMA to support SGR repeal and to continue its strong advocacy for positive updates and for its pay-for-performance principles and guidelines. Further, the AMA was directed to advocate with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Congress for alternative payment models to be developed in concert with specialty and state medical societies, including a private contracting option. The final text can be viewed on pages 12-13 of the annotated Reference Committee B report, at http://www.ama-assn.org/assets/meeting/2013i/i13-refcommb-annotated.pdf. Comments are closed.
