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Promoting Fairness for Medicare Providers Act of 2024

12/19/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 10136

Bill 118 hr 10136 aims to make changes to Medicare payment policies for certain surgical procedures performed in office-based facilities. The bill seeks to align payment rates for these procedures with the costs of high-cost supplies used during the procedures. This adjustment is intended to ensure that healthcare providers are adequately reimbursed for the supplies they use, ultimately improving access to care for Medicare beneficiaries.

In addition to this primary goal, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to Medicare payment policies. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary provided, but may include further adjustments to payment rates, changes to reimbursement methodologies, or other reforms aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Medicare payments.

Overall, Bill 118 hr 10136 represents an effort to address issues related to Medicare payment for surgical procedures performed in office-based facilities. By aligning payment rates with the costs of supplies used during these procedures, the bill aims to ensure that healthcare providers are fairly compensated for the care they provide to Medicare beneficiaries.

Current Status of Bill HR 10136

Bill HR 10136 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 15, 2024. Bill HR 10136 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 15, 2024.  Bill HR 10136's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10136

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10136

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10136

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to align payment under Medicare for specified surgical procedures with high-cost supplies furnished in office-based facilities, and for other purposes.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to align payment under Medicare for specified surgical procedures with high-cost supplies furnished in office-based facilities, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Mikaela Lee

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1 year ago

OMG this new bill is gonna change everything for Medicare providers! I can't believe they're actually doing this. How will this affect us in the long run? #excited #Medicare #providers #fairness #2024