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AR HCR1007
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stetson Painter
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AI Summary
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Arkansas currently falls under a single Medicare reimbursement locality (Locality 13) that groups all urban and rural areas together despite significant cost-of-practice differences between regions
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Arkansas ranks as the third-worst state in Medicare locality reimbursement, behind only Mississippi and the "Rest of Missouri" localities
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The resolution urges Congress to carve out two metropolitan areas into separate locality numbers: Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers (CBSA 22220) and Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway (CBSA 30780)
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Congress is encouraged to review and reassess the Geographic Practice Cost Indices to accurately reflect higher commercial lease rates, labor costs, and operational expenses in urban centers
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Upon adoption, copies will be sent to Arkansas's congressional delegation, CMS Administrator, HHS Secretary, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget
Legislative Description
To Encourage The United States Congress To Reevaluate The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Locality Structure And Ensure Accurate Geographic Practice Cost Indices For The Metropolitan Statistical Areas Of This State.
Last Action
Approved by the Governor
3/12/2025