The bill proposes altering how geographic areas are defined for purposes of calculating cost-of-living differentials, therefore increasing reimbursements for physicians in counties with higher costs of living. A similar bill is expected to be introduced by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) in the Senate.
The bill, which would deliver reimbursement increases up to 13.2 percent for 14 counties in the state, is supported by the California Medical Association.
Read the San Jose Mercury News‘ report on the bill to increase Medicare funding for California physicians.
