Medicare Payment Integrity Enhancement Act of 2026
Rep. Smucker Introduces Bill to Allow Private Auditors to Block Improper Medicare Payments Before They Are Made
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
While stopping fraud is popular, medical groups often fight prepayment reviews because they delay payments to doctors. The bill is currently sitting in committee without clear bipartisan support.
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Small medical practices, clinics, and healthcare providers that bill Medicare could face added scrutiny and potential payment delays from prepayment audits. While the bill requires the payment methodology to avoid a "disproportionate focus on particular types of claims," smaller providers typically have fewer administrative resources to handle audits and appeals, which could strain their operations.
“incentivizes the timely and accurate prevention of such improper payments, without a disproportionate focus on particular types of claims”
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Medicare Payment Integrity Enhancement Act of 2026
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