Healthcare Innovation October 25, 2023
The leaders of AMGA, one of the nationwide associations representing physician groups, have warned Congress that pending cuts in the Medicare conversion factor could force layoffs
The leaders of the Alexandria, Va.-based American Medial Group Association (AMGA) on Oct. 25 urged members of Congress to reverse a pending cut in the Medicare conversion factor could hurt physician groups, with 49 percent of respondents to a member survey saying that they might have to lay off or furlough staff in 2024 if cuts continue.
A press release from AMGA began thus: “AMGA today called on Congress to act to reverse a pending cut in the Medicare conversion factor that would continue to strain medical groups and integrated systems of care. As...