PATCH Act
The PATCH Act (S 4395) sets a minimum payment rate for physicians providing services in Hawaii under Medicare. It requires the Medicare Secretary to increase the "work geographic index" to 1.5 for Hawaii if the standard calculation would result in a lower value, effective January 1, 2025. This change directly affects physicians and healthcare providers in Hawaii who bill Medicare for services, ensuring their reimbursement rate does not fall below this floor. The provision applies specifically to the geographic adjustment used in Medicare payments and is designed to be budget neutral.
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Introduced May 23, 2024
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May 23, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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May 23, 2024
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