H.R. 879 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, Jan 31, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBoosts Medicare payments to doctors temporarily
This bill increases how much Medicare pays doctors for certain services, but only for a specific period between April 2025 and January 2026. The payment adjustments are meant to help stabilize medical practices during that timeframe.
How it affects you
If you're on Medicare, this could affect the care you receive from your doctor. Doctors who treat Medicare patients may be more willing to continue seeing Medicare patients if their payments are higher, which could help maintain access to care in your area.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 31, 2025)
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
This bill increases certain payment adjustments under the Medicare physician fee schedule for services furnished between April 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 879
A BILL
Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Gregory F. Murphy (R-NC-3) · Introduced Jan 31, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jan 31, 2025: “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.”