Modern Healthcare reports that the U.S. House of Representatives has approved a fiscal 2010 defense appropriations bill that includes a rider to stave off cuts in Medicare reimbursement under the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula through Feb. 28, 2010. Currently, a 21 percent reduction in Medicare reimbursement is planned to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2010. The Senate is scheduled to vote on the appropriations bill by Friday.
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