Doctors and other clinicians in Hawaii could get higher Medicare payments for treating Medicare patients. The bill sets a floor for one Hawaii payment factor starting January 1, 2026. Medicare would not have to cut other payments inside that system to pay for it.
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PATCH Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Latest action on S. 1624: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects doctors and other clinicians in Hawaii who bill Medicare. They could receive higher payments for Medicare-covered services. Medicare patients in Hawaii could also feel the effect if payment levels change whether providers take Medicare or offer certain services. The bill does not apply to providers in other states.
Why this matters: Medicare payment levels can affect whether doctors can afford to practice in a place and keep taking Medicare patients. This bill could raise payments for Hawaii providers by changing one part of the formula. That could matter for patient access in Hawaii. The bill also could raise Medicare spending because it says the change cannot be budget neutral.
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Officially: PATCH Act
Doctors and other clinicians in Hawaii could get higher Medicare payments for treating Medicare patients. The bill sets a floor for one Hawaii payment factor starting January 1, 2026. Medicare would not have to cut other payments inside that system to pay for it.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S1624. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Finance
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (5/6/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to PATCH Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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