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US S3939

US S3939
ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2024


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Introduced
03/14/2024
In Committee
03/14/2024
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 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, aims to amend the Social Security Act to improve the way beneficiaries are assigned under the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). The key provision is that, starting in performance years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, beneficiary assignment will also be based on primary care services provided by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists, in addition to the current criteria. This change is intended to better capture the range of healthcare providers that Medicare beneficiaries may see for their primary care.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 03/14/2024)

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