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Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
12/19/2024, 9:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6683
Bill 118 hr 6683, also known as the Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of Medicare reimbursement rates for physicians. The bill seeks to prevent a significant decrease in payments to doctors who provide care to Medicare beneficiaries.
The legislation recognizes the importance of ensuring that seniors have access to quality healthcare by maintaining adequate reimbursement rates for physicians. By doing so, the bill aims to prevent a potential decrease in the number of doctors willing to accept Medicare patients, which could ultimately limit seniors' access to healthcare services.
The Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023 has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of protecting seniors' access to healthcare. The bill is seen as a crucial step in ensuring that Medicare beneficiaries continue to receive the care they need from qualified physicians. Overall, the legislation aims to address the issue of Medicare reimbursement rates in order to preserve seniors' access to physicians and ensure that they receive the healthcare services they need. It is an important piece of legislation that has the potential to positively impact the lives of millions of Medicare beneficiaries across the country.
The legislation recognizes the importance of ensuring that seniors have access to quality healthcare by maintaining adequate reimbursement rates for physicians. By doing so, the bill aims to prevent a potential decrease in the number of doctors willing to accept Medicare patients, which could ultimately limit seniors' access to healthcare services.
The Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023 has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of protecting seniors' access to healthcare. The bill is seen as a crucial step in ensuring that Medicare beneficiaries continue to receive the care they need from qualified physicians. Overall, the legislation aims to address the issue of Medicare reimbursement rates in order to preserve seniors' access to physicians and ensure that they receive the healthcare services they need. It is an important piece of legislation that has the potential to positively impact the lives of millions of Medicare beneficiaries across the country.
Congressional Summary of HR 6683
Preserving Seniors' Access to Physicians Act of 2023
This bill increases payments under the Medicare physician fee schedule for 2024. Specifically, the bill increases payments for 2024 by 4.62% (current law provides for a 1.25% increase).
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Current Status of Bill HR 6683
Bill HR 6683 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 7, 2023. Bill HR 6683 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 7, 2023. Bill HR 6683's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6683
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
117Democrat Cosponsors
28Republican Cosponsors
89Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6683
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health personnel
- Medicare
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6683
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6683
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