House Passes Legislation; Brady says Seniors Deserve to See a Doctor They Know"
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON D.C. The U.S. House of Representatives today passed legislation which creates a fairer way to reimburse local doctors when they treat Medicare patients. Developed with the assistance of American doctors the bipartisan solution ends the yearly threat of massive cuts to local doctors provides stability and rewards doctors for high quality care and begins to streamline the red tape that local physicians face.
Our seniors need to see a doctor they know and who knows them. Unfortunately the current system chases doctors out of Medicare and out of private practice" says U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady of Texas who played an instrumental role in crafting the bi-partisan bill as chairman of the Health Subcommittee for Ways & Means. This crisis is growing worse. Fewer than half of Texas family physicians accept new Medicare patients."
Brady added H.R. 4015 is a solid foundation from which to build an even better Medicare system. And it has overwhelming support from physicians. Im pleased the House has acted but we have more work to do. Im optimistic we can finish the job."
