As your constituent, I urge you to support the passage of H.R. 5269 / S. 2761, the Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services (RESULTS) Act that would set forth a common sense and streamlined approach to fix the broken payment system for clinical laboratory testing. With the support of more than 130 bipartisan and bicameral cosponsors and endorsements from over 60 leading groups representing providers and patient advocates, the time for action on the RESULTS Act is now.
I am deeply concerned that Medicare payment cuts, scheduled to resume January 1, 2027, could jeopardize access to many essential laboratory tests that are used to diagnose, monitor, prevent, and manage common diseases for over 60 million seniors.
After three years of deep reductions, Congress has stepped in to temporarily delay payment cuts six times. These cuts are caused by 2014 legislation – the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) – but permanent reform is needed now. Without congressional intervention, hundreds of tests that are used to screen for many serious and chronic conditions will face cuts of up to 15 percent starting January 1, 2027.
America relies on a strong clinical laboratory infrastructure to deliver results that providers and patients trust to guide patient care.
The RESULTS Act would stabilize reimbursement for clinical laboratory services, protect access to laboratory testing that guides patient care through every step of the health care journey, and enable continued investment in diagnostic innovation. I urge you to support the RESULTS Act and enact this critically important legislation this year.
Sincerely,
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