Physicians could feel a little looser on their spending thanks to a hold on the 2011 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule cut.
On Nov. 18, the U.S. Senate unanimously consented to halt the Medicare planned conversion factor cut for a 31-day period. The U.S. House of Representatives resumes sessions on Nov. 29, at which time members are expected to pass the 31-day period extension. The month will buy members time to work on reform and budgetary constraints and potenetially pass a 12-month payment cut reprieve.
