Physician Fee Schedule Update and Improvements Act
December 17, 2024
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Where This Stands
Currently IN_COMMITTEE. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Version history
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View official text →Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | William Szymczak | $23,000 | Developer | Jan 2020 |
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | William Szymczak | $23,000 | Developer | Jan 2020 |
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | Beachwood Industries, LLC | $10,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | Beachwood Industries, LLC | $10,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | Ye Rustic Inn Inc | $1,700 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | Ye Rustic Inn Inc | $1,700 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | Ye Rustic Inn Inc | $1,700 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Andrea Cardenas for Chula Vista City Council District 4 2020 | San Diego County Democratic Party | $1,190 | - | Jun 2020 |
| Andrea Cardenas for Chula Vista City Council District 4 2020 | San Diego County Democratic Party | $1,190 | - | Jun 2020 |
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | Johanna D. Bakker | $1,000 | Retired | Jan 2020 |
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | Gerald Johnson | $1,000 | Farmer | Jan 2020 |
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | Gerald Johnson | $1,000 | Farmer | Jan 2020 |
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | Nicholas Andre | $1,000 | COO | Jan 2020 |
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | Johanna D. Bakker | $1,000 | Retired | Jan 2020 |
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | Johanna D. Bakker | $1,000 | Retired | Jan 2020 |
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | Johanna D. Bakker | $1,000 | Retired | Jan 2020 |
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | Nicholas Andre | $1,000 | COO | Jan 2020 |
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | Gregory Martin | $900 | Lawyer | Jan 2020 |
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | Gregory Martin | $900 | Lawyer | Jan 2020 |
| Ellen Beraud for Supervisor 2020 | Gregory Martin | $900 | Lawyer | Jan 2020 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
This bill could significantly impact how doctors are paid under Medicare, potentially affecting the cost of healthcare services for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Physicians
Increased payment rates under the bill could improve their income and ability to provide care.
Medicare Beneficiaries
Potentially lower healthcare costs due to increased efficiency and value-based payment models.
The U.S. Government
The bill aims to balance the needs of physicians and beneficiaries while controlling the costs of the Medicare program.
Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Why It Matters
This bill could significantly impact how doctors are paid under Medicare, potentially affecting the cost of healthcare services for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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