H.R. 6683

Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023

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118th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 6683

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 7, 2023

Mr. Murphy (for himself, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Wenstrup, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Panetta, and Mr. Bucshon) introduced the following bill; which was 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

A BILL

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023.

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Increasing support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting to Medicare payment changes

Section 1848(t)(1)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(t)(1)(D)) is amended by striking 1.25 percent and inserting 4.62 percent.

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Medicaid improvement fund

Section 1941(b)(3)(A) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396w–1(b)(3)(A)) is amended by striking $5,796,117,810 and inserting $3,973,117,810.