U.S. Congress - S.1776 Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009
S.1776 - Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the update under the Medicare physician fee schedule for years beginning with 2010 and to sunset the application of the sustainable growth rate formula, and for other purposes. view all titles (3)
All Bill Titles
- Official: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the update under the Medicare physician fee schedule for years beginning with 2010 and to sunset the application of the sustainable growth rate formula, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Popular: Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced.
- Short: Medicare Physician Fairness Act of 2009 as introduced.
Interests that support this bill:
Top recipients for ALL supporting interest groups
| Name | Amount Received | Vote On Passage |
|---|---|---|
| Sen. Harry Reid [D, NV] | $193,825 | |
| Sen. Ron Wyden [D, OR] | $130,100 | |
| Sen. David Vitter [R, LA] | $125,301 | |
| Sen. Mark Kirk [R, IL] | $119,000 | |
| Sen. Rand Paul [R, KY] | $84,275 | |
| Sen. Charles E. Schumer [D, NY] | $84,250 | |
| Sen. Richard Burr [R, NC] | $83,400 | |
| Sen. Barbara Boxer [D, CA] | $79,740 | |
| Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D, NY] | $79,525 | |
| Sen. Debbie Stabenow [D, MI] | $75,590 | |
| Rep. Tom Price [R, GA-6] | $106,400 | |
| Rep. Judy Chu [D, CA-27] | $103,350 | |
| Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. [D, NJ-6] | $89,601 | |
| Rep. John Fleming [R, LA-4] | $87,400 | |
| Rep. Michael C. Burgess [R, TX-26] | $78,156 | |
| Rep. Bill Cassidy [R, LA-6] | $75,033 | |
| Rep. Vern Buchanan [R, FL-16] | $62,100 | |
| Rep. Joseph J. Heck [R, NV-3] | $59,300 | |
| Rep. Allyson Y. Schwartz [D, PA-13] | $59,273 | |
| Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee [D, TX-18] | $58,500 |
Specific Organizations Supporting S.1776
- American College of Physicians
- American Medical Association
- American College of Cardiology
- Military Officers Association of America
- American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology
- American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
- American College of Emergency Physicians
- Medical Group Management Association
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- American Psychiatric Assocation
Interests that oppose this bill:
Top recipients for ALL opposing interest groups
Specific Organizations Opposing S.1776
- National Taxpayers Union
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