Congress faces key decisions on ACA tax credits and CMS releases new fee schedule

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Ashley Booth Norse, MD, President at Florida Medical Association
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Dec 15, 2025
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This year, Congress addressed several major healthcare issues. A government shutdown took place as lawmakers debated whether to continue the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits that were temporarily enacted after the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) also released a new physician fee schedule rule, which will have an impact on Medicare reimbursement rates.

In Florida, new data regarding the state’s physician workforce was published in November. This information provides insight into trends and challenges facing healthcare professionals in the state.

These developments follow ongoing discussions about federal health policy and its effects at both national and state levels.

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