- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- May 6, 2025
What it does
The PATCH Act would amend the Social Security Act to set a minimum work geographic index of 1.5 for physicians' services provided in Hawaii, ensuring Medicare payments for such services are not reduced from lower values. This change applies to services furnished in Hawaii on or after January 1, 2026, and would not be implemented in a budget-neutral manner, meaning it could increase federal Medicare spending. The bill aims to improve access to care by addressing geographic payment disparities affecting physicians in Hawaii.
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