Medicare Physician Data-driven Performance Payment System Act of 2026
Rep. Miller-Meeks Introduces Bill to Overhaul Medicare Doctor Bonuses and Penalties
This bill was recently introduced in the House and is currently being reviewed by two committees. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While it addresses a known problem with Medicare pay, it currently lacks broad bipartisan support. Most Medicare payment overhauls take years of negotiation to pass.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Small medical practices with 15 or fewer professionals stand to benefit from new lump-sum incentive payments funded by leftover penalty money. These payments can be used to upgrade health technology, improve care management, address patient social needs, or participate in value-based care. The Secretary can also prioritize practices in rural areas, health professional shortage areas, and medically underserved areas, giving extra support to the practices that need it most.
“a lump-sum incentive payment (in such amount as specified by the Secretary) which shall be used by such professional to improve care management, address health-related social needs, implement and further the use of certified EHR technology”
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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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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Medicare Physician Data-driven Performance Payment System Act of 2026
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