hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Ends the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.
Rep. Bean (R-FL) introduced this bill on April 15, 2026.
Introduced in House.
This bill, introduced by Representative Aaron Bean, a Republican from Florida, aims to eliminate the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). CMMI is an agency within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that tests new healthcare payment and service delivery models. The bill has been referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means Committees for review, meaning it is in the very early stages of the legislative process.
Introduced Apr 15, 2026
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 15, 2026, by Representative Bean. It has been sent to two committees, Energy and Commerce, and Ways and Means, for their consideration. For it to become law, it must pass both the House and Senate and then be signed by the President.
If this bill becomes law, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) would cease to exist. This means that government efforts to test new ways of paying for healthcare and delivering services under Medicare and Medicaid, which CMMI currently manages, would stop. All existing pilot programs aimed at improving care quality or reducing costs within these federal health programs would likely be terminated.
Supporters Say
Supporters might argue CMMI is inefficient or oversteps its authority in healthcare policy.
Critics Say
Critics might contend that CMMI is crucial for testing innovative ways to improve care and save money.
Those in favor of abolishing CMMI may believe it lacks accountability, has limited success, or imposes changes on healthcare providers without sufficient input. Conversely, those who oppose its abolition might highlight its role in exploring new treatment models, improving patient outcomes, and potentially lowering long-term healthcare costs through innovation.