Based on current annual adjustments, CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) projected a -21.5% rate reduction in 2010 to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).
The continuous negative updates have been a constant issue. To combat the reductions, CMS announced proposed changes to policies and payment rates for the 2010 MPFS, with expectations of increasing rates for primary care services.

CMS proposed to refine practice expenses, eliminate payment for consultation codes, and revisit treatment of malpractice premiums. These changes may increase payments to general practitioners, family physicians, internists, and geriatric specialists by between 6-8% which may reduce the number of years that physicians experience a loss.

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