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Introduced
05/10/2019
05/10/2019
In Committee
05/10/2019
05/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide payment under part A of the Medicare Program on a reasonable cost basis for anesthesia services furnished by an anesthesiologist in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as payments are provided for anesthesia services furnished by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists in such hospitals, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide Medicare payment on a reasonable-cost basis for anesthesia services furnished by an anesthesiologist in a rural hospital. Specifically, the CMS shall provide payment for such services in the same manner as payment is provided under current law for services furnished in a rural hospital by a certified registered nurse anesthetist.
AI Summary
This bill, the Medicare Access to Rural Anesthesiology Act of 2019, requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide Medicare payment on a reasonable-cost basis for anesthesia services furnished by an anesthesiologist in a rural hospital. Specifically, the bill states that CMS shall provide payment for such services in the same manner as payment is provided for services furnished in a rural hospital by a certified registered nurse anesthetist. This change aims to improve access to anesthesia services in rural areas by ensuring that anesthesiologists are reimbursed at the same rate as other providers of anesthesia services in rural hospitals.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 05/10/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2666/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2666/BILLS-116hr2666ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2666/BILLS-116hr2666ih.pdf.pdf |
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