What does MEI stand for?

Medicare Economic Index

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Samples in periodicals archive:

That formula adjusts the Medicare Economic Index based on how actual medical expenditures compare to a target rate--the SGR.

Medicare proposes 5.1% physician pay cut in 2007

Now, and through December, they will be allowed $1,590 worth of services for PT/SLP and OT, respectively, now that the Medicare Economic Index (MEI) adjustments have been applied.

Here come the rehab therapy caps: wherein the intrepid editor asks ...

Medicare Economic Index could be used In its place, MedPAC is recommending Congress create a new system to account for physicians costs of providing Medicare services.

Physician's Capitation Trends: MedPAC recommends revamping fee formula

pay-for-performance bill, which also would repeal the sustainable growth rate (SGR) and base future payments on the Medicare Economic Index.

Physicians push for Medicare fee schedule fix

Johnson was prepping to introduce a pay for performance bill that would repeal the SGR and base future updates for physician payments on the Medicare Economic Index (MEI).

Congress floats Medicare payment formula fixes

In comments to the GAO, the CMS said it has taken administrative actions in the past to help physicians, such as slightly increasing the Medicare Economic Index (MEI), which helps adjust the fee schedule for inflation in medical practice costs.

GAO: Medicare payment fix will raise spending 4%-23%