Promoting Fairness for Medicare Providers Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- Mar 9, 2026
What it does
The bill amends the Social Security Act to align Medicare payment for certain high-cost surgical procedures performed in office-based facilities with payments for the same procedures in ambulatory surgical centers, beginning in 2027. It defines "specified high supply cost surgical procedures" based on supply costs exceeding $500 in 2023, with annual adjustments for inflation, and establishes payment rules, copayment limits, and provider agreement requirements for office-based facilities that meet federal standards. The bill also includes conforming amendments to ensure consistent treatment of these procedures across different care settings and requires the Secretary to review and update the…
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.