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Bill would change how CMS sets lab reimbursement under Medicare fee schedule

Energy and Commerce: House Committee · January 8, 2026
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Summary

Representative Richard Hudson's HR 5269 would alter CMS procedures for establishing Medicare clinical laboratory fee schedule rates to rely more on private-payer rates and reduce administrative burden, the committee was told.

Unidentified Speaker said HR 5269, led by Representative Richard Hudson (NC), would update how CMS establishes reimbursement rates…

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