Payment Reform

The WSMA supports the formation of a single statewide Medicare physician payment region for the state of Washington. (Res 10, A-92; Res B-2, A-94) (Reaffirmed A-17)

The WSMA supports the elimination of discriminatory payment policies imposed on new physicians. (EC 2/92) (Reaffirmed A-17)

The WSMA supports changes in rules regarding billing for medical supplies to allow adequate reimbursement for costs. (EC 2/92) (Reaffirmed A-17)

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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:

EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health Services