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Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act of 2023

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the accuracy of geographic adjustment factors under the Medicare program and to permanently extend certain adjustments to such factors for certain localities, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act of 2023 2. Improving the accuracy of geographic adjustment factors Section 1848(e)(1)(D) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(e)(1)(D) (D) Use of accurate data (i) In general In establishing indices and index values under this paragraph, the Secretary shall use the most recent data available relating to practice expenses, malpractice expenses, and physician work effort in each fee schedule area. (ii) Practice expense and work indices In establishing indices and index values under clause (i) or (iii) of subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall— (I) use the most recent market data available on physician wages, or if available, actual cost data for physician labor; and (II) not use nonphysician professional wage data as a proxy for physician wage data. (iii) Practice expense calculation In calculating index values under clause (i) of subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall use the most recent office rent data available or data from Federally qualified health centers (as defined in section 1861(aa)(4)) expense reports. . 3. Floor for work and practice expense geographic indices (a) Work geographic index Section 1848(e)(1)(E) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(e)(1)(E) (1) by striking and before January 1, 2024, (2) by adding at the end the following: Any such increase made for purposes of payment for services furnished on or after January 1, 2024, shall not be applied in a budget neutral manner. (b) Practice expense geographic indices Section 1848(e)(1)(I) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(e)(1)(I) (1) in the header, by striking for services furnished in frontier states (2) in clause (i), by inserting and for purposes of payment for services furnished in any State on or after January 1, 2024, 2011, (3) in clause (ii), by inserting before January 1, 2024, furnished

Summary: Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act of 2023 This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to use specified data regarding physician wages and office rent when determining certain geographic adjustment factors for the payment of physician services under Medicare. With respect to such payment, the bill also makes permanent certain minimum adjustments to the work geographic index and extends to all localities certain minimum adjustments to the practice expense index.
To amend title 40, United States Code, to establish an expiration date of certain committee resolutions with respect to leases or projects, and for other purposes.

To amend title 40, United States Code, to establish an expiration date of certain committee resolutions with respect to leases or projects, and for other purposes. 1. Limitation on authorizations Section 3307 of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (i) Expiration of committee resolutions (1) In general Unless a lease is awarded or a construction, alteration, repair, design, or acquisition project is initiated not later than 5 years after the resolution approvals adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives or the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate pursuant to subsection (a), such resolutions shall be deemed expired. (2) Application This subsection shall only apply to resolutions approved after the date of enactment of this subsection. . March 7, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill establishes a period after which congressional approval of certain proposed projects and leases for public buildings expires. Specifically, approval resolutions expire unless a lease is awarded or a construction project is initiated within five years after adoption by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
To require the Administrator of the General Services Administration to submit a report describing a process for seeking public comment about proposed changes to mandatory design standards for public buildings, and for other purposes.

To require the Administrator of the General Services Administration to submit a report describing a process for seeking public comment about proposed changes to mandatory design standards for public buildings, and for other purposes. 1. Revision of design standards (a) In general Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator of the General Services Administration shall revise the process by which the Administrator updates or changes any P100 guidance document or other guidance document establishing mandatory design standards and performance criteria for federally owned buildings under the custody of the Administration. (b) Process The Administrator shall ensure that the process revised under subsection (a) requires— (1) a public comment period for any updates or changes to the documents described in such subsection; (2) publication of such updates or changes in the Federal Register and on the website of the General Services Administration; and (3) a summary of any comments received during such public comment period. (c) Report The Administrator shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report describing the revisions to the process required under subsection (a). March 6, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

Summary: This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to revise the process for updating and changing mandatory design standards and performance criteria for federally owned buildings. Specifically, GSA shall (1) include a public comment period during the process, (2) provide a summary of public comments, and (3) publish changes in the Federal Register and on the GSA website.
Direct Primary Care Accessibility Act of 2023

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to exempt certain direct primary care arrangements from regulation as health insurance coverage. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Direct Primary Care Accessibility Act of 2023 2. Exempting certain direct primary care arrangements from regulation as health insurance coverage Section 2791(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–91(b) (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting , except that such term shall not include a direct primary care arrangement (as defined in paragraph (6)) (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (6) Direct primary care arrangement (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term direct primary care arrangement (i) a monthly retainer; (ii) a membership fee; (iii) a subscription fee; or (iv) a fee for a service, visit, or episode of care. (B) Exception The term direct primary care arrangement (i) a copy of such arrangement is provided to the individual entering into such agreement (or the legal representative of such individual); and (ii) such agreement— (I) is in writing; (II) describes the items and services to be provided in exchange for payment of a direct fee (as described in subparagraph (A)); (III) specifies the direct fee required and any additional fees to be paid by a third party; (IV) specifies the individual’s payment obligation; and (V) prohibits the provider from charging or receiving additional compensation for items and services included in the direct fee. .

Summary: Direct Primary Care Accessibility Act of 2023 This bill exempts from federal regulation as health insurance coverage direct primary care arrangements under which a health care provider serves an individual in return for a direct fee, such as a membership fee or a fee for each service. These arrangements must include a written agreement that describes the specifics of the arrangement, including the items and services to be provided and the individual's payment obligation.
Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2023

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to limit the participation of staff of the Internal Revenue Service in conferences being carried out by the Independent Office of Appeals for the purposes of resolving a taxpayer dispute. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2023 2. Limitation on staff participation in Independent Office of Appeals conferences (a) In general Section 7803(e) (8) Consent of taxpayer for participation in conference No individual employed by the Internal Revenue Service, other than an employee of the Internal Revenue Service Independent Office of Appeals, may appear in a conference being carried out as part of the resolution process described in paragraph (3) without the consent of the taxpayer that requested an appeal under this subsection. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by this section shall apply to conferences held after the date of the enactment of this section.

Summary: Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2023 This bill prohibits Internal Revenue Service (IRS) employees, except for employees of the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, from participating in a conference brought by such office to resolve a taxpayer's disputed tax liability without the taxpayer's consent.
Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2023

To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2023 2. Modification of limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts owed to a third party or for which the veteran is responsible under a health-plan contract (a) In general Section 1725(c)(4)(D) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking The Secretary (i) The Secretary (2) in clause (i), as designated by paragraph (1), by striking or similar payment of less than $100 (3) by adding at the end the following new clause: (ii) In this subparagraph, the term copayment . (b) Application of amendment The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any reimbursement claim under section 1725 of such title submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including any such claim submitted by a member of the certified class seeking relief in Wolfe v. McDonough, No. 18–6091 (U.S. Vet. App.). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) The terms emergency treatment health-plan contract (2) The term reimbursement claim

Summary: Veterans Emergency Care Reimbursement Act of 2023 This bill modifies the limitation on reimbursement for emergency treatment of amounts a veteran owes to a third party or owes under a health plan contract. Specifically, the bill allows the Department of Veterans Affairs to reimburse copayments of $100 or more and excludes deductibles and coinsurance from the limitation. This modification must apply with respect to any reimbursement claim for emergency treatment furnished on or after February 1, 2010, including claims submitted by a member of the certified class seeking relief in Wolfe v. McDonough.
Improving Housing Outcomes for Veterans Act of 2023

To direct the Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide certain information to Department of Veterans Affairs medical center staff and homelessness service providers regarding the Coordinated Entry program, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Improving Housing Outcomes for Veterans Act of 2023 2. Department of Veterans Affairs sharing of information related to Department of Housing and Urban Development Coordinated Entry program (a) In general The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall— (1) provide to Department of Veterans Affairs medical center staff and homelessness service providers the information described in subsection (b); and (2) ensure that such information, and other resources the Under Secretary determines are appropriate, are accessible to Department of Veterans Affairs medical center staff and homelessness service providers. (b) Information described The information described in this subsection is information related to best practices with respect to the collaboration between Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers, homelessness service providers, and other local partners (including local Department of Housing and Urban Development offices or public housing agencies) on activities under the Coordinated Entry program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, including making referrals and sharing data, as the Under Secretary determines appropriate. 3. Department of Veterans Affairs communication with employees responsible for homelessness assistance programs The Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall clearly communicate with employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs whose responsibilities are related to homelessness assistance programs regarding— (1) the measurement of performance by the Homeless Program Office of the Department; and (2) how to obtain and provide feedback about performance measures.

Summary: Improving Housing Outcomes for Veterans Act of 2023 This bill requires the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to provide medical center staff and homelessness service providers of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) with information related to best practices for the collaboration on activities under the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Coordinated Entry program. The VA must also ensure that the information and related resources are accessible to VA medical center staff and homelessness service providers. Additionally, the bill requires the VHA to communicate with VA employees who have responsibilities related to homelessness assistance programs regarding (1) the measurement of performance by the VA's Homeless Program Office, and (2) how to obtain and provide feedback about the performance measures.
Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide a plot allowance for spouses and children of veterans buried in State cemeteries, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Protecting our Veterans’ Memories Act 2. Department of Veterans Affairs plot allowance for spouses and children of veterans buried in State cemeteries (a) In general Section 2303 of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (c) through (e) as subsections (d) through (f), repectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (b) the following new subsection (c): (c) (1) In the case of an individual described in paragraph (2) who is buried in a cemetery that is owned by a State or by an agency or political subdivision of a State, the Secretary shall pay to such State, agency, or political subdivision the sum of $525 as a plot or interment allowance for such individual. (2) An individual described in this paragraph is a spouse, surviving spouse (which for purposes of this subsection includes a surviving spouse who had a subsequent remarriage), minor child (which for purposes of this subsection includes a child under 21 years of age, or under 23 years of age if pursuing a course of instruction at an approved educational institution), or, in the discretion of the Secretary, unmarried adult child of any of person described in paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), or (7) of section 2402 of this title. ; and (3) in subsection (d), as so redesignated, by striking subsection (b) subsections (b) and (c) (b) Effective date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and apply with respect to a death occurring on or after such date.

Summary: Protecting our Veterans' Memories Act This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay a state, state agency, or political subdivision of a state $525 as a plot or internment allowance for spouses and children of veterans who are buried in a cemetery owned by the state, agency, or political subdivision. Specifically, the bill requires the VA to pay a plot or internment allowance for spouses, surviving spouses (including if they have remarried), or minor children (those under 21 or under 23 if they are attending an approved educational institution). The VA may pay the allowance for unmarried adult children of certain veterans.
Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2023

To limit cost-sharing for prescription drugs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2023 2. Cap on prescription drug cost-sharing (a) Qualified health plans Section 1302(c) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18022(c) (1) in paragraph (3)(A)(i), by inserting , including cost-sharing with respect to prescription drugs covered by the plan charges (2) by adding at the end the following: (5) Prescription drug cost-sharing (A) 2025 For plan years beginning in 2025, the cost-sharing incurred under a health plan with respect to prescription drugs covered by the plan shall not exceed $250 per month for each enrolled individual, or $500 for each family. (B) 2026 and later (i) In general In the case of any plan year beginning in a calendar year after 2025, the limitation under this paragraph shall be equal to the applicable dollar amount under subparagraph (A) for plan years beginning in 2025, increased by an amount equal to the product of that amount and the medical care component of the consumer price index for all urban consumers (as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics) for that year. (ii) Adjustment to amount If the amount of any increase under clause (i) is not a multiple of $5, such increase shall be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $5. . (b) Group health plans Section 2707(b) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300gg–6(b) (1) by striking annual (2) by striking paragraph (1) of section 1302(c) paragraphs (1) and (5) of section 1302(c) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (c) Effective date The amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect with respect to plans beginning after December 31, 2024.

Summary: Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2023 This bill caps the monthly cost-sharing amount permitted for prescription drugs under qualified health plans and group health plans.
Expanding Access to Mental Health Services Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently include certain HCPCS codes as telehealth services under such title, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Expanding Access to Mental Health Services Act 2. Permanent inclusion of certain HCPCS codes as telehealth services under Medicare Section 1834(m)(4)(F) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(4)(F) (1) in clause (i), by inserting the HCPCS codes specified in clause (iii), , and (2) by adding at the end the following new clause: (iii) Specified HCPCS code For purposes of clause (i), beginning April 1, 2023, an HCPCS code specified in this clause is— (I) 90875, 96125, 96170, 96171, 97151, 97152, 97153, 97154, 97155, 97156, 97157, and 97158; and (II) 96127, 96130, 96131, 96132, 96133, 96136, 96137, 96138, 96139, and 96158. With respect to telehealth services identified by HCPCS codes in subclause (II), the Secretary shall waive the requirements of paragraph (1) and section 410.78(a)(3) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or any successor regulation), relating to the use of interactive telecommunications systems to furnish telehealth services, to the extent such provisions require the use of video technology, to allow for the furnishing of evaluation and management services, behavioral health counseling and educational services, and other services determined appropriate by the Secretary by a qualified provider using audio-only technology, as determined by the Secretary based on whether it is clinically appropriate to furnish such services using audio-only technology and whether an in-person initial visit is required prior to the furnishing of such service using such technology. .

Summary: Expanding Access to Mental Health Services Act This bill permanently allows for Medicare coverage of certain mental health services that are provided through telehealth, including audio-only services for certain categories of services (e.g., screenings and evaluations) in accordance with standards set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
POW Priority Care Act of 2023

To amend title 38, United States Code, to assign the highest priority status for hospital care and medical services provided through the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans who are former prisoners of war. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the POW Priority Care Act of 2023 2. Highest priority status for enrollment of former prisoners of war in health care system of Department of Veterans Affairs (a) Enrollment Section 1705(a) of title 38, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by striking and veterans , veterans (B) by striking the period at the end and inserting , and veterans who are former prisoners of war. (2) in paragraph (3), by striking who are former prisoners of war or (b) Extended care services Section 1710B(c)(2)(D) of such title is amended by inserting a veteran who is a former prisoner of war or a veteran who (c) Applicability The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to veterans who are former prisoners of war before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act.

Summary: POW Priority Care Act of 2023 This bill increases the priority status of former prisoners of war in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system to the highest priority for hospital care and medical services.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the work geographic index for physician payments under the Medicare program, and to revise the phase-in of clinical laboratory test payment changes under such program.

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to the work geographic index for physician payments under the Medicare program, and to revise the phase-in of clinical laboratory test payment changes under such program. 1. Extending floor for work geographic index Section 1848(e)(1)(E) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(e)(1)(E) 2024 2025 2. Revising phase-in of Medicare clinical laboratory test payment changes (a) Revised phase-In of reductions from private payor rate implementation Section 1834A(b)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m–1(b)(3) (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking 2026 2027 (2) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in clause (ii), by striking 2023 2024 (B) in clause (iii), by striking 2024 through 2026 2025 through 2027 (b) Revised reporting period for reporting of private sector payment rates for establishment of Medicare payment rates Section 1834A(a)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m–1(a)(1)(B) (1) in clause (i), by striking 2023 2024 (2) in clause (ii), by striking 2024 2025

Summary: This bill (1) extends through 2024 certain minimum adjustments to the work geographic index with respect to payments for physician services under Medicare, and (2) delays until 2025 certain laboratory reporting requirements that are used to determine payment rates for clinical diagnostic laboratory tests under Medicare, as well as related payment reductions.