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Medicare Payment Changes: Physician Work Index and Lab Tests

This bill postpones deadlines related to how doctors are paid under Medicare and revises the schedule for new payment rules for clinical laboratory tests. This means certain payment rules for medical and laboratory services will remain in place longer or their changes will be delayed, potentially affecting the availability and cost of these services.
Key points
Extends the current method for calculating physician payments under Medicare until 2025, potentially stabilizing doctor incomes.
Delays the implementation of new payment rules for Medicare clinical laboratory tests, providing more time for adjustments.
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Additional Information
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the work geographic index for physician payments under the Medicare program, and to revise the phase-in of clinical laboratory test payment changes under such program.
Print number: HR 6366
Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9]
Process start date: 2023-11-13
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Medicare Payment Changes: Physician Work Index and Lab Tests

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 6366.

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 2023-11-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends the current method for calculating physician payments under Medicare until 2025, potentially stabilizing doctor incomes.
  • Delays the implementation of new payment rules for Medicare clinical laboratory tests, providing more time for adjustments.

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. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9].

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 2025-12-25.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 6366

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