ACR Advocates for US House to Add Medicare Pay Fix to Funding Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives is to vote this week on a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government. Current funding expires March 14, but the House CR if enacted would fund the government until Sept. 30.

Although some health-related provisions, such as the expansion of telehealth services, are included in the CR, it does not include an increase to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) conversion factor (CF). As a result, the 2025 CF implemented Jan. 1, is locked in for the foreseeable future. The 2025 CF is about 2.8% below the 2024 CF.

In response to this omission, the American College of Radiology^® (ACR^®) signed on to a multi-specialty statement sent to all representatives expressing disappointment with Congress’ decision not to include a CF increase, and requesting that lawmakers reconsider its decision prior to the vote.

ACR will continue to provide updates as the CR moves through Congress. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Josh Cooper, ACR Vice President, Congressional Affairs, Government Relations.