What does Preamble of HR 6160 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an update to a single conversion factor under the Medicare physician fee schedule that is based on the Medicare economic index,' aims to modify the Medicare physician fee schedule. The proposed legislation intends to update a single conversion factor within the Medicare physician fee schedule. The update is to be based on the Medicare economic index.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6160 do?

This bill is formally titled Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act.

What does TRANSITION TO AN UPDATE TO A SINGLE CONVERSION FACTOR UNDER THE of HR 6160 do?

This section amends sections 1848(d)(2) and 1848(d)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act. For 2026 and subsequent years, the update to the single conversion factor will be based on the Secretary's estimate of the percentage increase in the Medicare Economic Index (MEI). The existing provision for two separate conversion factors is eliminated after 2025.

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Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act — HR. 6160

Last updated: 11/19/2025 · Introduced: 11/19/2025

Author: Raul Ruiz (D-CA)

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This bill updates the Medicare physician fee schedule's single conversion factor annually based on the Medicare Economic Index.
The bill eliminates the existing system of two separate conversion factors after 2025.
For 2026 and beyond, the conversion factor update will reflect the Secretary's estimate of the Medicare Economic Index increase.

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