The American Hospital Association is arguing that it is unlawful for the feds to compel its members to publish negotiated rates reached with insurers.

The American College of Radiology had expressed "alarm" over a Jan. 1 launch date, concerned CMS was rushing the rollout and including too many small practices. 

House members called the matter “of great urgency,” highlighting substantial cuts set to hit the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Jan. 1. 

That’s according to a high-profile report based on interviews with dozens of administration officials. 

The long-tenured lawmaker voiced her support for the physician community in a letter to Mitch McConnell and other Senate leaders. 

The comments have ignited controversy among local physicians, who have asked the finance official for a meeting to discuss his remarks. 

If approved by the American Medical Association's editorial panel, one revision could go into effect as soon as July 1. 

Rep. Michael Burgess, MD, R-Texas, is proposing to temporarily waive budget neutrality requirements for one year under the MPFS.