Medicare Information

The links below take you to information about the Sustained Growth Rate (SGR), GPCI and Locality 99 issues concerning Medicare reimbursement (or lack thereof) that affect all physicians in Santa Cruz county.

CMA’s letter to the Congressional “Super Committee” on Deficit  Reduction and our letter to Chairman Wally Herger (R-CA) requesting that he include a Medicare private contracting option in the Ways and Means Committee recommendations to the Super Committee on Medicare pilot project payment alternatives.  Because private contracting has encountered a great deal of opposition, CMA is attempting to have it started through a pilot project in the Super Committee legislation.  We will continue to push for full authorization as well.  10/12/2011

Letter to Super Committee              Letter to Chairman Wally Herger

SGR update from CMA President James Hinsdale, MD

As required by the Affordable Care Act of 2010, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services posted an online "Find-a-Doctor" locator. Search by city, zip code, and specialty.

How does the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 affect patients? Read the patient information sheet.

Contact your Senators today!! Download the 1 page AMA information flier for a toll free number to call.

Medicare Inequity Explained - SCCMS President Christopher O'Grady clearly and concisely explains the Medicare problems Santa Cruz County faces.

HICAP - the local resource for all things Medicare!

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