H.R. 2356 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Preserving Patient Access to Physicians Act of 2005
H.R. 2356 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 12, 2005, sponsored by E. Shaw Jr. with 177 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 12, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 177
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
E. Shaw Jr. (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 98 Democrats, 78 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 12, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 23, 2005)
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