Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026
Rep. Murphy Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Large Cuts in Medicare Payments to Doctors
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to two House committees for review and is waiting for further action. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill has support from both parties and addresses a problem doctors complain about every year, but changing Medicare spending rules is often difficult and expensive.
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Many physician practices, especially small independent offices and rural clinics, operate as small businesses that rely heavily on Medicare revenue. The 2.5% cap on year-to-year conversion factor changes and the requirement to update practice cost inputs every five years give these practices more predictable income and reimbursement that better reflects their actual operating costs. This reduces the financial pressure that has pushed some small practices to close or merge with larger hospital systems.
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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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026
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