Establishes a floor on the work geographic index for physicians' services in Hawaii under Medicare.
The PATCH Act amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a minimum work geographic index of 1.5 for physicians' services furnished in Hawaii. This change applies to services provided on or after January 1, 2026. The adjustment ensures that the work geographic index does not fall below 1.5, and it is not applied in a budget-neutral manner. This provision aims to address potential disparities in payment for services in Hawaii.
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