H.R. 8800 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8800 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 13, 2022Mr. Bera (for himself 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 extend certain increases in payments for physicians services under the Medicare program through 2023. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022. 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the House of Representatives, and the Senate should commit to take administrative and legislative actions to— (1) ensure financial stability and predictability in the Medicare physician payment system; (2) promote and reward value-based care innovation; and (3) safeguard timely access to high-quality care by advancing health equity and reducing disparities. 3. Extension of support for physicians and other professionals in adjusting to Medicare payment changes Section 1848 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395w–4) is amended— (1) in subsection (c)(2)(B)(iv)(V), by striking or 2022 and inserting , 2022, or 2023; and (2) in subsection (t)— (A) in the heading, by striking and 2022 and inserting , 2022, and 2023; (B) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking and 2022 and inserting , 2022, and 2023; (ii) in subparagraph (A), by striking and at the end; (iii) in subparagraph (B), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (iv) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (C) such services furnished on or after January 1, 2023, and before January 1, 2024, by 4.42 percent. ; and (C) in paragraph (2)(C)— (i) in the heading, by striking and 2022 and inserting , 2022 and 2023; and (ii) by striking or 2022 each place it appears and inserting , 2022, or 2023.