Lawmakers advanced or introduced a number of healthcare bills last week, including a bipartisan measure that would reform how Medicare pays physicians — a long-awaited policy for doctors who argue their reimbursement doesn’t keep pace with the cost of care. Other legislation making moves in Congress include a bill that aims to improve transparency in Medicare Advantage prior authorizations and a policy that would help international healthcare professionals practice in the U.S. The raft of legislation comes ahead of the midterm elections this year, where healthcare is expected to be a key priority for voters.
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