STAT+: Doctors lose Medicare pay bump in Senate version of tax bill
STAT
JUNE 17, 2025
The Medicare pay bump for doctors that was part of the House version of Republicans’ tax bill was dropped in the Senate’s version, released Monday evening. The provision, which would boost doctors’ payment for treating Medicare patients by tying it to inflation, has long been a top priority for physician groups. For years, doctors have contended with pay cuts from Medicare, which physician groups say have led to the consolidation and closure of medical practices.
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