Medical Economics December 8, 2023
Richard Payerchin

Law could change Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, affecting reimbursement to doctors.

The House of Representatives will consider 19 bills that affect various aspects of the U.S. health care system.

The House Energy & Commerce Committee this week voted to advance various draft legislation for consideration by the full chamber. The actions came this week in a committee meeting involving 44 bills dealing with energy and technology, along with health care.

Medicare pay for doctors

The batch of bills included House Resolution (HR) 6545, known as the “Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act,” which would affect pay for physicians treating Medicare recipients. Sponsors include physicians in the House.

“The current structure of the physician fee schedule does not provide sustainable,...

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