PHYSICIAN FEE CUTS AND SMALL PRACTICES:HERB B. KUHN

From: Congressional Testimony | Date: May 8, 2008 | Copyright information


Congressional Testimony

05-08-2008

Statement of Herb B. Kuhn Deputy Administrator Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services Committee on House Small Business May 08, 2008 Chairwoman
Velazquez, Mr. Chabot, distinguished members of the Committee, thank you
for inviting me here today to discuss Medicare physician payment. The Centers
for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is actively engaged with the Congress
and the provider community on this impo...

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