AOTA Action Alert – Advocacy Needed Now!
With the August 2 deadline to address the debt ceiling less than 2 weeks away, debate on Capitol Hill is reaching a fever pitch. Congress is considering several competing proposals, and it is tough to determine what the final compromise will look like.
The most recent proposal to come to the forefront is from a bipartisan group of senators touted as the “Gang of Six.” Indications are that their latest proposal is set to include a longer term fix for the sustainable growth rate (SGR) in the physician fee schedule, to stave off a 29.5% reduction in reimbursement.
It is critical for the profession and the clients we serve that Congressional action addressing the SGR also addresses the Medicare Part B Outpatient Therapy Cap to ensure beneficiary access to necessary and essential services including occupational therapy.
Take action today at AOTA’s Legislative Action Center to address this important issue.
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Chuck Willmarth
Director, State Affairs and Reimbursement & Regulatory Policy