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Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act

December 17, 2024

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Where This Stands

Introduced
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Floor Vote
Passed
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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$84,180across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020William Szymczak$23,000DeveloperJan 2020
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020William Szymczak$23,000DeveloperJan 2020
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020Beachwood Industries, LLC$10,000-Jan 2020
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020Beachwood Industries, LLC$10,000-Jan 2020
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020Ye Rustic Inn Inc$1,700-Jan 2020
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020Ye Rustic Inn Inc$1,700-Jan 2020
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020Ye Rustic Inn Inc$1,700-Jan 2020
Andrea Cardenas for Chula Vista City Council District 4 2020San Diego County Democratic Party$1,190-Jun 2020
Andrea Cardenas for Chula Vista City Council District 4 2020San Diego County Democratic Party$1,190-Jun 2020
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020Johanna D. Bakker$1,000RetiredJan 2020
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020Gerald Johnson$1,000FarmerJan 2020
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020Gerald Johnson$1,000FarmerJan 2020
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020Nicholas Andre$1,000COOJan 2020
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020Johanna D. Bakker$1,000RetiredJan 2020
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020Johanna D. Bakker$1,000RetiredJan 2020
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020Johanna D. Bakker$1,000RetiredJan 2020
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020Nicholas Andre$1,000COOJan 2020
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020Gregory Martin$900LawyerJan 2020
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020Gregory Martin$900LawyerJan 2020
Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020Gregory Martin$900LawyerJan 2020

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The Frame

What this does

This bill could significantly impact how doctors are paid under Medicare, potentially affecting the cost of healthcare services for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Physicians

Increased payment rates under the bill could improve their income and ability to provide care.

Medicare Beneficiaries

Potentially lower healthcare costs due to increased efficiency and value-based payment models.

The U.S. Government

The bill aims to balance the needs of physicians and beneficiaries while controlling the costs of the Medicare program.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill amends the Social Security Act to make improvements to the Medicare physician fee schedule. Specifically, it extends the to January 1, 2025, increases support for physicians and practitioners adjusting to Medicare payment changes to 3%, extends incentive payments for participation in through 2026, and updates the threshold.

Why It Matters

This bill could significantly impact how doctors are paid under Medicare, potentially affecting the cost of healthcare services for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'floor for work geographic index' mean?
This refers to the geographic area where a physician is expected to practice, which impacts the payment rates they receive from Medicare.
Why is the percentage increase for physician payments changing?
The bill increases the percentage increase from 1.25% to 3% to better reflect the rising costs of providing healthcare services.
What are 'alternative payment models'?
These are different ways for healthcare providers to be paid for their services, often based on value and outcomes rather than the volume of services provided.
How does the budget neutrality threshold affect Medicare?
This threshold ensures that changes to the physician fee schedule don't increase the overall cost of the Medicare program.

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Connected Entities

personCardenasCo-sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.Map →
personKelly of IllinoisCo-sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.Map →
personRuizCo-sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.Map →
otherSocial Security ActThe primary legislation being amended.Map →
organizationEnergy and Commerce CommitteeCommittee responsible for considering the bill.Map →
personBeraCo-sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.Map →
personMrs. Miller-MeeksLead sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.Map →
organizationWays and Means CommitteeCommittee responsible for considering the bill.Map →
personSchrierCo-sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.Map →
personBucshonCo-sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.Map →
organizationMedicareThe program under which the physician fee schedule operates.Map →
personMurphyCo-sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.Map →
personBurgessCo-sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.Map →
personWenstrupCo-sponsor of the bill in the House of Representatives.Map →

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