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Medicare Physician Support: Payment Extension and Patient Protection

This act aims to ensure financial stability for physicians providing services under the Medicare program, leading to better healthcare access for seniors. It extends increased payments for physicians through 2023 and protects Medicare from budget cuts. This means Medicare patients can expect continued high-quality medical services without sudden changes.
Key points
Increased payments for Medicare physicians will be extended through the end of 2023, aiming to provide financial stability to medical facilities.
The Medicare program will be protected from automatic budget cuts until the end of 2023, preventing a reduction in service availability.
Funds returned from provider relief will be transferred to the Medicare Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund, strengthening its stability.
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Print number: 117_S_5194
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Process start date: 2022-12-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Medicare Patients and Physicians Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5194.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased payments for Medicare physicians will be extended through the end of 2023, aiming to provide financial stability to medical facilities.
  • The Medicare program will be protected from automatic budget cuts until the end of 2023, preventing a reduction in service availability.
  • Funds returned from provider relief will be transferred to the Medicare Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund, strengthening its stability.
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 Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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