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Medicare Payment Changes: More Accurate Local Rates for Doctors

This bill aims to improve how the Medicare program calculates payments to doctors in different parts of the country. It requires using more recent and accurate data on practice costs and physician workload so payments better reflect local conditions. This is intended to help doctors continue serving patients by ensuring fairer compensation.
Key points
Medicare will use the most current data to calculate how much it pays doctors based on where they practice.
Calculations for practice costs and physician work will be more accurate, based on up-to-date market data.
The bill sets minimum payment levels based on location, potentially increasing payments in some areas.
Payment increases from these minimum levels will not be automatically offset by cuts elsewhere after January 1, 2022.
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Print number: 117_HR_5054
Sponsor: Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3]
Process start date: 2021-08-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5054.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare will use the most current data to calculate how much it pays doctors based on where they practice.
  • Calculations for practice costs and physician work will be more accurate, based on up-to-date market data.
  • The bill sets minimum payment levels based on location, potentially increasing payments in some areas.
  • Payment increases from these minimum levels will not be automatically offset by cuts elsewhere after January 1, 2022.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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