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New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Enhance Chronic Care Access

4/16/2026

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The Chronic Care Management Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill introduced in Congress, would eliminate a 20% coinsurance for Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions.
Advocates say removing the cost barrier could improve access to these services.
About 882,000 of over 22 million eligible Medicare patients use these services.
The Chronic Care Management Improvement Act has bipartisan support from over 40 healthcare organizations, including the American Medical Association and AARP.

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The Chronic Care Management Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill introduced in Congress, would eliminate a 20% coinsurance for Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions.
Advocates say removing the cost barrier could improve access to these services.
About 882,000 of over 22 million eligible Medicare patients use these services.
The Chronic Care Management Improvement Act has bipartisan support from over 40 healthcare organizations, including the American Medical Association and AARP.