"While the ACC appreciates congressional efforts to stop Medicare physician payment cuts, it is critical that any new payment structure is fair to all physicians," the ACC said in a statement. "The ACC urges Congress to resolve this issue before any final legislation is passed."
The House bill also drew the ire of the insurance industry. America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) hailed the passage of the Senate legislation but is opposed to provisions in the House bill that would make cuts to the Medicare Advantage program. These cuts could result in more than 3 million seniors losing Medicare Advantage coverage and having to switch to fee-for-service Medicare, where they would likely pay higher out-of-pocket costs, according to the AHIP.