Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-03-01T04:38:20Z

Explore the details of House Bill 879 Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/1/2025, 4:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 879

Bill 119 HR 879, also known as the "Medicare Payment Adjustment Support Act," aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act in order to provide increased support for physicians and other practitioners as they adjust to changes in Medicare payments. The bill recognizes the challenges that healthcare providers face in adapting to evolving payment structures and seeks to alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with these changes.

Specifically, the bill proposes to increase funding for training programs and resources that help physicians and practitioners navigate the complexities of Medicare payment adjustments. By providing additional support in this area, the bill aims to ensure that healthcare providers are better equipped to continue delivering high-quality care to Medicare beneficiaries.

Overall, Bill 119 HR 879 is designed to address the needs of healthcare providers as they navigate changes in Medicare payment policies. By increasing support for training and resources, the bill aims to help physicians and practitioners successfully adapt to these changes and continue providing essential care to Medicare beneficiaries.

Congressional Summary of HR 879

Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025

This bill increases certain payment adjustments under the Medicare physician fee schedule for services furnished between April 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill HR 879

Bill HR 879 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2025. Bill HR 879 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025. Bill HR 879's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 31, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 879

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

648

Democrat Cosponsors

335

Republican Cosponsors

313

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 879

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 879

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.

Comments

Aurelia Grossman

484

9 months ago

This bill is just another example of wasteful spending by the government. Why should taxpayers foot the bill for physicians and practitioners to adjust to Medicare payment changes? Who really benefits from this bill?

Kayleigh McLaughlin

469

9 months ago

This bill is a step in the right direction for our healthcare system. It's about time we prioritize patient access and stabilize practices. It's long overdue.

Westin Cox

442

9 months ago

This bill won't help me.

Scarlett Montgomery

455

9 months ago

I'm really sad about the changes in the Medicare payment system for doctors and practitioners. This bill could help them adjust and provide better care for patients like me. It's important to support our healthcare providers.