AGA Supports ICD-10 Delay, Opposes Temporary SGR Fix

The American Gastroenterological Association has voiced its opposition of the one-year sustainable growth rate patch included in HR 4302, but the AGA supports the provision of the bill that would delay ICD-10 until Oct. 1, 2015.

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Carrie Pallardy

The AGA supports a permanent SGR fix rather than the temporary fix included in the bill.

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