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SURS Extension Act of 2022

12/30/2022, 4:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3557

Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support Program Extension Act of 2022 or the SURS Extension Act

This bill reauthorizes funds through FY2027 for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to contract with specified entities (e.g., quality improvement organizations) to provide technical assistance regarding the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and alternative payment models under Medicare, specifically for health professionals in practices with 15 or fewer professionals. (MIPS is an incentive program under Medicare that allows health professionals to receive payment adjustments based on certain performance measures.)

Current Status of Bill S 3557

Bill S 3557 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2022. Bill S 3557 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 2, 2022.  Bill S 3557's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 2, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3557

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3557

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3557

SURS Extension Act of 2022
SURS Extension Act of 2022
Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support Program Extension Act of 2022
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend the Quality Payment Program-Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support Program.

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