The House Ways and Means Committee has postponed discussions on several healthcare bills, including those related to physician pay, due to scheduling conflicts and disagreements over legislative language. This delay affects the timeline for potential changes in compensation structures as physicians face a fifth straight decline in reimbursement rates from Medicare. With action on the fee schedule unlikely prior to the Nov. elections, the issue may have to wait until the lame-duck session of Congress early next year. The committee’s decision comes amid broader debates on healthcare funding and policy reforms and highlights ongoing challenges in reaching consensus on legislation.
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