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Introduced
11/19/2025
11/19/2025
In Committee
11/19/2025
11/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an update to a single conversion factor under the Medicare physician fee schedule that is based on the Medicare economic index.
AI Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to the Social Security Act that updates how Medicare calculates the conversion factor for physician payments, specifically transitioning to a single conversion factor based on the Medicare Economic Index (MEI) starting in 2026. The MEI is an economic measure that tracks the price changes of goods and services used in medical practices. Currently, Medicare uses multiple conversion factors, but this legislation would streamline the process to use just one conversion factor that is annually adjusted based on the MEI. The bill, titled the "Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act," aims to simplify the payment calculation method for physicians under the Medicare physician fee schedule. By using the MEI to update the conversion factor, the legislation intends to ensure that physician reimbursement rates more accurately reflect the changing economic conditions and costs associated with providing medical services.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 11/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6160/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr6160/BILLS-119hr6160ih.pdf |
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