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US HR6308

US HR6308
ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2021


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Introduced
12/16/2021
In Committee
12/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the way beneficiaries are assigned under the Medicare shared savings program by also basing such assignment on primary care services furnished by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists.

AI Summary

This bill, the ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2021, amends the Social Security Act to improve the way Medicare beneficiaries are assigned to Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) under the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Specifically, the bill directs that, starting in 2022, the assignment of beneficiaries to ACOs will be based not only on primary care services provided by physicians, but also on primary care services provided by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists. This change is intended to better reflect the range of primary care providers that Medicare beneficiaries may see.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 12/17/2021)

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