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US S3458

US S3458
Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023


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Introduced
12/11/2023
In Committee
12/11/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to clarify the application of the in-office ancillary services exception to the physician self-referral prohibition for drugs furnished under the Medicare program.

AI Summary

This bill, the Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act of 2023, aims to amend the Social Security Act to clarify the application of the in-office ancillary services exception to the physician self-referral prohibition for drugs furnished under the Medicare program. Specifically, it removes the requirement that such drugs and supplies must be furnished in accordance with certain criteria to qualify for this exception. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to remove previously published FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) that prohibited or sought to prohibit the arrangement described in the amendment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 12/11/2023)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform
  • ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
  • ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3458/all-info 12/12/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s3458/BILLS-118s3458is.pdf 01/04/2024
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