Patients First Act of 2026
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program.
This bill, HB9693, proposes changes to how doctors are paid under the Medicare program, which provides health insurance to people over 65 and some younger people with disabilities. It aims to modify certain payments to physicians to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Medicare spending. The bill was introduced on July 15, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration.
The changes would primarily affect doctors and healthcare providers who participate in Medicare. It could lead to adjustments in how much they are paid for services provided to Medicare beneficiaries. This might impact how doctors allocate their resources and how they deliver care to seniors and people with disabilities who rely on Medicare.
As of the last update, the bill is in its initial stages, having just been introduced and referred to relevant committees. Future steps will include committee review, possible amendments, and votes in the House before it can move to the Senate for further consideration.
