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

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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.