Medicare Reimbursement Reforms

In a stunning reversal, the United States House and Senate overturn President Bush’s veto of H.R. 6331, the Medicare bill to avert the 10.6% physician reimbursement cut.  All of the Illinois congressional delegation that was present voted in favor of overturning the veto.

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HR 6331 (Updated 7/23/08)

Veto Override

Roll Call: House | Senate

ISMS Alert

H.R. 6331 Summary

ISMS Thanks Congress

For more information on Medicare, including the AMA and ISMS media statements, talking points and vote tallies, please view resources below.

Thank you to all who responded to previous alerts to contact your lawmakers.  This victory demonstrates the power of unified action by physicians through organized medicine! 

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Senate Passes HR 6331

• ISMS applauds Senate action
• ISMS Alert: Senate Passes HR 6331

ISMS to Reps. Davis, Johnson, Roskam and
Shimkus: Extremely disappointed

NEW: Congressman Johnson Responds to District Fax

ISMS says thank you to Illinois Congressional Delegation supporting HR 6331

ISMS says thank you to Illinois Senators Durbin and Obama for suupporting HR 6331

HR 6331 Roll Call: House | Senate

AMA Reaction to Senate Vote

ISMS Urges Senators to Support Bill to Fix Medicare

Moving Forward: Medicare Options & Information 2008 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Medicare Participation Options

Impact of the Medicare Cuts

Impacts of the 2008 Final Rule

Medicare crisis poster - Order

Strategies to improve Medicare

For more information, please contact the ISMS department of governmental affairs at govt@isms.org.