What does Preamble of HR 879 do?

This bill aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The stated purpose is to increase support for physicians and other practitioners. This support is intended to assist them in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 879 do?

This bill is formally titled the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025.

What does INCREASING SUPPORT FOR PHYSICIANS AND OTHER PRACTITIONERS IN of HR 879 do?

This section amends Section 1848(t) of the Social Security Act. The amendment updates the timeframe for certain Medicare payment adjustments, extending it through 2025. Subparagraph (D) of Section 1848(t) is modified by removing 'and'. Subparagraph (E) of Section 1848(t) is modified by replacing the period with '; and'. A new subparagraph (F) is added to Section 1848(t) regarding services furnished between April 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026, with a 6.62 percent adjustment. Section 1848(c)(2)(B)(iv)(V) of the Social Security Act is also amended to reflect the extended timeframe of 2021 through 2025.

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Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 — HR. 879

Last updated: 1/31/2025 · Introduced: 1/31/2025

Author: Gregory Murphy (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill extends a timeframe for Medicare payment adjustments through 2025 to support physicians and other practitioners.
It adjusts Medicare payments for services furnished between April 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026, by 6.62 percent.
The bill modifies existing sections of the Social Security Act related to Medicare payment adjustments to reflect the extended timeframe of 2021 through 2025.

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