APMA continues to advocate for members as the Senate releases its version of the Budget Reconciliation Bill. The House passed H.R. 1 earlier this month, and the Senate aims to pass their version by the July 4th holiday.
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Medicare Physician Payment
APMA is disappointed the Senate did not include the House-passed proposal that linked Medicare physician payment to inflation adjustment. APMA is collaborating with 74 other medical and health-care societies in urging the Senate to include this provision.
Pass-Through Entity Taxes
APMA, along with other provider associations, is urging the Senate to correct a glitch in the House-passed bill related to the tax deduction for small independent health-care practices. The House wording risks excluding Specified Service Trades or Businesses (SSTBs) from deducting state and local taxes at the entity level. The Senate has partially addressed this issue in its version by setting the pass-through entity tax (PTET) cap to the greater of $40,000 or half of the PTET payment. APMA appreciates this step but continues to advocate for small practices to retain the full deduction.
Medicaid
APMA continues to oppose draconian Medicaid cuts that would threaten patient access and essential services. The Senate version of the Budget Reconciliation bill could lead to additional cuts to the Medicaid program compared to the House bill.
Student Loan
APMA is collaborating with AACPM and APMSA, as well as allopathic, osteopathic, and dental societies, to protect medical student loan programs that help podiatric medical students finance their education. Additionally, APMA joined 55 national and state health organizations in opposing proposals that would limit health professionals' access to essential student loan programs.