You might point out, also, that Houston is specifically designated in IRS Pub 1542 (per diem rates) as a more expensive locale for business travel---up to $95/day for lodging, and up to $59/day for food, etc, or a max of $154/day (if you're trading down on the meals because the lodging is more expensive, or vice versa). This rate was just adjusted upward by the IRS effective October, 2006-why not encourage your hospital to reference the IRS tables and let the Feds do the per diem allowance calculations?
Amy ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Scott Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 6:32 PM To: Janice Seiler; [email protected] Subject: RE: [MEDITECH-L] per diem Our hospital pays for the room, any travel expenses (flight, 41.5 cents per mile if driving, parking, taxi, etc), and about $50.00 per day for meals. I think your manager needs to get out of the office and notice the high price of travel. Tim ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Janice Seiler Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 7:34 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [MEDITECH-L] per diem This is a little off the usual subject, but how much do your hospitals allow for overnight stays and meals, etc. when you are required for traveling? Our policy per diem is ridiculously low. Our training is in Houston, TX and our per diem for analysts is $89/day to pay for our room, meals, parking, etc. We will get reimbursed at the IRS rate for taking our vehicle per mileage. Janice ************************************************************************ ****** DISCLAIMER - Email is not considered secure. Confidentiality risks are assumed by choosing to communicate with Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics by email. The information contained in this e-mail is confidential, privileged, or otherwise protected from disclosure. It is intended only for the use of the authorized individual as indicated in the e-mail. Any unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution or taking of any action based on the contents of this material is strictly prohibited. Please do not rely on e-mail to communicate health concerns or confidential information. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender and delete it immediately.
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