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Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
6/4/2025, 7:14 PM
Summary of Bill S 1640
This bill, designated as S. 1640 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to enhance assistance provided to physicians and other practitioners in adapting to modifications in Medicare payment structures. Introduced on May 7, 2025, the bill focuses on increasing support for healthcare providers as they navigate changes in Medicare reimbursement policies.
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Current Status of Bill S 1640
Bill S 1640 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2025. Bill S 1640 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 7, 2025. Bill S 1640's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 7, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1640
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1640
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1640
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.
Comments
Madilynn Kane
562
9 months ago
I don't like this bill. It's gonna mess things up for me and my doctor. It's just not fair.
Roman Atkins
572
8 months ago
I can't believe they passed this bill. It's going to mess everything up for me and my family. I don't know what they were thinking when they approved it. This is just going to make things worse for everyone. #disappointed
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1640
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