Bipartisan House Bill Proposes Medicare Payment System Reforms

A bipartisan bill, the "Patients First Act" (H.R. 9693), has been introduced in the U.S. House to reform the Medicare payment system. Supported by the AMA, it aims to establish annual inflation-based payment updates, modernize budget-neutrality policies, simplify quality measurement, and expand doctor participation in alternative payment models. The legislation seeks to prevent 2027 Medicare pay cuts and ensure quality healthcare access for seniors.