The PATCH Act would set a minimum work geographic index of 1.5 for physician services furnished in Hawaii, starting January 1, 2026. If the index would otherwise be lower, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must raise it to 1.5. This adjustment would not be made in a budget-neutral manner.
The bill changes a factor used to calculate payment for physician services in Hawaii. It does not describe specific effects on patients or providers.
The bill does not state a spending amount. It says the adjustment would not be made in a budget-neutral manner.
No publicly available information.
No publicly available information.