American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
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Health Policy Memo > Physician Payment
Cardiology Groups Send Joint Letter to House on MPFS Cuts

December 14, 2009

Ten organizations co-signed a letter to Congress asking Representatives to co-sponsor legislation aimed at preventing significant cuts to cardiology services.  The letter explains the severity of the cuts, distinguishing between the 21.2 percent sustainable growth rate cut and the double-digit reductions due to the AMA Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) data. 

Letter to Congress (PDF) 
December 14, 2009

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