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Introduced
03/13/2024
03/13/2024
In Committee
03/15/2024
03/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th 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 2024, amends the Social Security Act to improve the way beneficiaries are assigned to Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) under the Medicare Shared Savings Program. Specifically, it adds primary care services provided by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists as a factor for determining ACO assignment, in addition to the existing factors based on primary care services provided by physicians. This change is effective for performance years beginning on or after January 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Derek Kilmer (D)*,
Don Davis (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Mike Gallagher (R),
Jen Kiggans (R),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Adrian Smith (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/7665/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7665/BILLS-118hr7665ih.pdf |
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