The Saratogian/Troy Record: Tonko Pushes Heroes Act That Looks to Improve Medicare Wage Index
James K. Reed, M.D., president and CEO of St. Peter's Health Partners, was interview by the Saratogian regarding the Medicare Wage Index. The formula, which calculates reimbursement for dollars spent on hospital services, would be adjusted as part of the HEROES Act. If passed, the revision could bring $100 million of federal funding into Capital Region hospitals every year. [...]
