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- H.R.2356
H.R.2356: Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 12, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 23, 2005
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
177 (98 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 79 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act with respect to payment for physicians' services to: (1) eliminate the sustainable growth rate payment update system; and (2) establish in its place an update to the single conversion factor for 2006 of at least 2.7 percent, and a formula for an update to the single conversion factor for years beginning with 2007. Requires the...
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Bill Actions
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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.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 12, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by E. Clay Shaw (R-Fla.) |