Protecting Medicare Patients and Physicians Act

Senate Bill 5194 - Protecting Medicare Patients and Physicians Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T02:20:48Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 5194 Protecting Medicare Patients and Physicians Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 2:20 AM

Congressional Summary of S 5194

Protecting Medicare Patients and Physicians Act

This bill extends a payment increase under Medicare's physician fee schedule through the end of 2023 (currently set to expire at the end of 2022) and temporarily exempts Medicare from sequestration.

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Current Status of Bill S 5194

Bill S 5194 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 6, 2022. Bill S 5194 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 6, 2022. Bill S 5194's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of December 6, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5194

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5194

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5194

Protecting Medicare Patients and Physicians Act

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain increases in payments for physicians services under the Medicare program through 2023.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5194

John Kennedy

LouisianaRepublican

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Protecting Medicare Patients and Physicians Act

Congressional Summary of S 5194

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Current Status of Bill S 5194

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5194

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5194

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5194

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5194

John Kennedy

Latest Bills

A resolution designating the third week of March 2026 as "National CACFP Week".

Expressing support for the designation of March 24, 2026, as "National Agriculture Day" and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States.

Supporting the designation of March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".

A resolution designating March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".

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